Kalkaska County · lake · 13 acres
Papoose Lake
Papoose Lake is a lake in Kalkaska 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
82°
57°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
83°
64°
9 mph
37%
Sat
Rain
68°
61°
8 mph
85%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Indian Lake0.6 mi
- Deadmans Lake0.6 mi
- East Indian Lake0.8 mi
- Poplar Lake1.2 mi
- Little Blue Lake1.9 mi
- Blue Lake2.0 mistocked Apr 20, 2026
- Eagle Lake2.7 mi
- Twin Lake2.2 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.
Papoose Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Papoose 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 Papoose Lake?+
Papoose Lake is a lake in Kalkaska County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.