Mason County · lake · 4,695 acres
Hamlin Lake
Stocked 2× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Hamlin Lake is a lake in Mason County, Michigan, stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye — most recently on Jun 2, 2026. 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
85°
56°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
83°
66°
8 mph
28%
Sat
Rain
69°
63°
11 mph
66%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 2 | Walleye | 149,984 | 3.13" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 31 | Muskellunge | 8,013 | 21.3" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Michigan waters with muskellunge → · All Michigan waters with walleye →
Nearby waters
- Dennis Creek0.7 mi
- Nordhouse Lake2.9 mi
- Davis Creek2.9 mi
- North Branch Lincoln River4.3 mi
- South Branch Lincoln River4.4 mi
- Costello Creek4.4 mi
- Middle Bayou3.8 mi
- Lost Lakes3.4 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.
Hamlin Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Hamlin Lake?+
Hamlin Lake is stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye in Mason County, Michigan, most recently on Jun 2, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Hamlin 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 Hamlin Lake?+
Hamlin Lake is a lake in Mason County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Jun 2, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.