Otsego County · lake · 67 acres
Heart Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Heart Lake is a lake in Otsego County, Michigan, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 16, 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
Drizzle
82°
64°
8 mph
28%
Sat
Rain
68°
61°
7 mph
87%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
57°
13 mph
52%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | 4,100 | 18.84" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 22 | Rainbow Trout | 4,098 | 20.78" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Hatch Lake0.4 mi
- Dodge Lake0.9 mi
- Little Bradford Lake1.1 mi
- Lake Marjory1.7 mi
- Big Bradford Lake2.0 mistocked Jun 10, 2025
- Horseshoe Lake2.9 mi
- Blue Gill Lake3.3 mi
- Belmore Lake2.5 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.
Heart Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Heart Lake?+
Heart Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Otsego County, Michigan, most recently on Apr 16, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Heart 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 Heart Lake?+
Heart Lake is a lake in Otsego County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 16, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.