Ottawa County · lake · 1,817 acres
Lake Macatawa
Stocked 4× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Lake Macatawa is a lake in Ottawa County, Michigan, stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye — most recently on Jun 9, 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
Rain
82°
63°
9 mph
26%
Sat
Rain
75°
67°
12 mph
72%
Sun
Rain
77°
63°
15 mph
34%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 9 | Walleye | 51,049 | 3.07" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 5 | Walleye | 16,625 | 3.16" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 13 | Muskellunge | 2,546 | 22.9" | |
| Oct 5 | Walleye | 610 | 18.1" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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All Michigan waters with muskellunge → · All Michigan waters with walleye →
Nearby waters
- Kelly Lake2.0 mi
- Gilligan Lake3.2 mi
- Pine Creek2.6 mi
- Macatawa River3.3 mi
- Goshorn Lake6.6 mi
- Ten Hagen Creek6.8 mi
- Kalamazoo River7.1 mistocked Jun 10, 2026
- Sloan Pond7.4 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.
Lake Macatawa fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Macatawa?+
Lake Macatawa is stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye in Ottawa County, Michigan, most recently on Jun 9, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Macatawa get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2024, stocking at Lake Macatawa peaks in June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Macatawa?+
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 Lake Macatawa?+
Lake Macatawa is a lake in Ottawa County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Jun 9, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.