Kalkaska County · lake · 99 acres
Starvation Lake
Stocked 4× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Starvation Lake is a lake in Kalkaska County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 20, 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
83°
63°
9 mph
21%
Sat
Rain
68°
62°
7 mph
85%
Sun
Fog
76°
57°
12 mph
31%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 20 | Brown Trout | 3,100 | 18.88" | |
| Apr 20 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | 18.82" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 22 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | 10.78" | |
| Apr 22 | Brown Trout | 3,300 | 19.19" | |
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 brown trout → · All Michigan waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Waddell Pond0.6 mi
- Eagle Lake0.7 mi
- MacNeil Pond0.6 mi
- Twin Lake1.8 mi
- Oxbow Lake1.9 mi
- Sand Lake2.3 mi
- North Crooked Lake1.8 mi
- Little Twin 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.
Starvation Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Starvation Lake?+
Starvation Lake is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Kalkaska County, Michigan, most recently on Apr 20, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Starvation Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2025, stocking at Starvation Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Starvation 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 Starvation Lake?+
Starvation Lake is a lake in Kalkaska County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 20, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.