Ottawa County · lake · 15 acres
Stafford Lake
Stafford Lake is a lake in Ottawa 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
Drizzle
90°
61°
11 mph
24%
Sat
Rain
77°
68°
14 mph
75%
Sun
Rain
77°
62°
14 mph
44%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
- Round Lake0.4 mi
- Fennessy Lake0.5 mi
- Lake Jabocena2.2 mi
- Lake Leota2.6 mi
- Maplewood Lake3.3 mi
- Rush Creek3.4 mi
- Buck Creek3.5 mistocked May 7, 2026
- Lake Sanford3.5 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.
Stafford Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Stafford 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 Stafford Lake?+
Stafford Lake is a lake in Ottawa County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.