Iosco County · lake · 121 acres
Jose Lake
Stocked 4× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Jose Lake is a lake in Iosco County, Michigan, stocked with Black Crappie and Walleye — most recently on Nov 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
89°
65°
7 mph
28%
Sat
Rain
74°
65°
9 mph
84%
Sun
Drizzle
72°
58°
13 mph
68%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Walleye | 527 | 15.24" | |
| Nov 1 | Black Crappie | 348 | 12.7" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 23 | Walleye | 550 | 12.24" | |
| Nov 23 | Black Crappie | 393 | 12.7" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All Michigan waters with black crappie → · All Michigan waters with walleye →
Nearby waters
- Catherine Lake0.9 mi
- Alice Lake0.9 mi
- Hoppy Lake1.4 mi
- Chain Lakes1.3 mi
- Stewart Creek2.2 mi
- Marlbed Lake2.2 mi
- River Lakes2.8 mi
- Guilford 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.
Jose Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Jose Lake?+
Jose Lake is stocked with Black Crappie and Walleye in Iosco County, Michigan, most recently on Nov 1, 2025 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Jose Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2024, stocking at Jose Lake peaks in November. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Jose 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 Jose Lake?+
Jose Lake is a lake in Iosco County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Nov 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.