Newaygo County · lake · 154 acres
Nichols Lake
1 stocking on record · Michigan DNR
Nichols Lake is a lake in Newaygo County, Michigan, stocked with Walleye — most recently on Jun 4, 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
83°
56°
11 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
85°
67°
7 mph
18%
Sat
Rain
71°
63°
10 mph
67%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 4 | Walleye | 8,039 | 2.97" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Lake of the Woods0.5 mi
- Walkup Lake0.6 mi
- Atodd Lake0.5 mi
- Dollar Lake0.6 mi
- Musketeep Lake0.9 mi
- Bass Lake0.9 mi
- Leaf Lake1.3 mi
- Black Lake1.1 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.
Nichols Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Nichols Lake?+
Nichols Lake is stocked with Walleye in Newaygo County, Michigan, most recently on Jun 4, 2025 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Nichols 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 Nichols Lake?+
Nichols Lake is a lake in Newaygo County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Jun 4, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.