Barry County · lake · 17 acres
McDonald Lake
McDonald Lake is a lake in Barry County, Michigan. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan's fish & wildlife agency; 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
88°
63°
8 mph
10%
Sat
Rain
78°
64°
11 mph
63%
Sun
Showers
74°
61°
15 mph
41%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Williams Lake0.3 mi
- Long Lake1.1 mi
- Chief Noonday Lake1.0 mi
- Baker Lake1.1 mi
- Hall Lake1.4 mistocked Jun 18, 2024
- Payne Lake1.4 mi
- Turner Creek2.1 mi
- Bassett Lake2.1 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.
McDonald Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish McDonald 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 McDonald Lake?+
McDonald Lake is a lake in Barry County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.