Van Buren County · lake · 72 acres
Shafer Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Shafer Lake is a lake in Van Buren County, Michigan, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 1, 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
Fog
83°
58°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
63°
10 mph
17%
Sat
Showers
77°
67°
14 mph
70%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 4,100 | 15.51" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 9 | Rainbow Trout | 2,600 | 16.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Cornwall Lake1.4 mi
- Hall Lake1.6 mi
- Red Lake2.7 mi
- Brush Creek3.6 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
- Johnson Lake4.3 mi
- Haney Lake4.4 mi
- Southard Lake4.5 mi
- Hillocher Lake4.6 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.
Shafer Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Shafer Lake?+
Shafer Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Van Buren County, Michigan, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Shafer 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 Shafer Lake?+
Shafer Lake is a lake in Van Buren County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.