Newaygo County · lake · 122 acres
Pickerel Lake
Stocked 4× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Pickerel Lake is a lake in Newaygo County, Michigan — most recently on Apr 16, 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
88°
56°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
87°
68°
9 mph
18%
Sat
Rain
70°
63°
10 mph
66%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | 2,600 | 18.84" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 4 | Walleye | 16,219 | 2.97" | |
| Apr 30 | Rainbow Trout | 2,600 | 19.57" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 22 | Walleye | 407 | 17.53" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Sisson Lake0.9 mi
- Schultz Lake1.3 mi
- Lilley Lake1.1 mi
- Houseman Lake1.3 mi
- Woods Lake2.2 mi
- Pettibone Lake1.8 mi
- Railroad Lake2.2 mi
- Mowby Lake2.4 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.
Pickerel Lake fishing — FAQ
When does Pickerel Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2024, stocking at Pickerel Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Pickerel 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 Pickerel Lake?+
Pickerel Lake is a lake in Newaygo County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 16, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.