Otsego County · lake · 2,013 acres
Otsego Lake
Stocked 2× on record · Michigan DNR
Otsego Lake is a lake in Otsego County, Michigan, stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye — most recently on Jun 2, 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
Overcast
81°
57°
8 mph
2%
Fri
Overcast
83°
63°
11 mph
32%
Sat
Rain
68°
61°
11 mph
69%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 2 | Muskellunge | 621 | 25.8" | |
| Apr 22 | Walleye | 1,244,000 | 0.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Michigan waters with muskellunge → · All Michigan waters with walleye →
Nearby waters
- Loon Lake1.5 mi
- Perch Lakes1.6 mi
- Fowler Lake2.3 mi
- Round Lake1.9 mi
- Coot Lake2.2 mi
- Gump Lake2.6 mi
- Goose Lake2.3 mi
- Lake Manuka2.3 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.
Otsego Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Otsego Lake?+
Otsego Lake is stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye in Otsego County, Michigan, most recently on Jun 2, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Otsego 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 Otsego Lake?+
Otsego Lake is a lake in Otsego County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Jun 2, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.