Otsego County · lake · 6 acres
Ford Lake
1 stocking on record · Michigan DNR
Ford Lake is a lake in Otsego County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on May 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
87°
59°
8 mph
1%
Fri
Drizzle
88°
68°
14 mph
28%
Sat
Rain
73°
62°
7 mph
82%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 399 | 19.23" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Section Four Lake0.8 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
- Grass Lake1.0 mi
- Paul Bunyan Punch Bowl1.3 mi
- South Twin Lake1.8 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
- Devils Bowl Lake1.9 mi
- North Twin Lake1.9 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
- West Lost Lake2.1 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
- Round Lake3.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Ford Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Ford Lake?+
Ford Lake is stocked with Brown Trout in Otsego County, Michigan, most recently on May 1, 2025 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Ford Lake?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Ford Lake?+
Ford Lake is a lake in Otsego County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.