Otsego County · lake · 125 acres
Opal Lake
1 stocking on record · Michigan DNR
Opal Lake is a lake in Otsego County, Michigan, stocked with Walleye — most recently on Jun 10, 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
82°
64°
8 mph
32%
Sat
Rain
70°
61°
8 mph
87%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
57°
12 mph
61%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 10 | Walleye | 8,651 | 3.81" | |
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
- Bell Marie Lake0.5 mi
- Jean Lake0.7 mi
- Emerald Lake1.0 mi
- Whispering Lake1.3 mi
- Town Line Lake1.5 mistocked Nov 10, 2025
- Linton Lake1.7 mi
- Lake Michaywé1.7 mi
- Big Chub Lake1.9 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
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.
Opal Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Opal Lake?+
Opal Lake is stocked with Walleye in Otsego County, Michigan, most recently on Jun 10, 2025 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Opal 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 Opal Lake?+
Opal Lake is a lake in Otsego County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Jun 10, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.