St. Joseph County · lake · 194 acres
Sturgeon Lake
Stocked 3× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Sturgeon Lake is a lake in St. Joseph County, Michigan, stocked with Channel Catfish and Walleye — most recently on Jun 24, 2025. 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
82°
59°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
62°
7 mph
6%
Sat
Showers
77°
67°
13 mph
61%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 24 | Channel Catfish | 3,922 | 14.6" | |
| Jun 4 | Walleye | 13,952 | 2.97" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jun 18 | Channel Catfish | 3,759 | 11.8" | |
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 channel catfish → · All Michigan waters with walleye →
Nearby waters
- Swan Creek0.5 mi
- Adams Lake1.5 mi
- Farrand Lake1.7 mi
- Washburn Lake2.3 mi
- Mud Lake2.1 mi
- Little Swan Creek2.8 mi
- Havens Lake2.6 mi
- Goodrich Lake2.8 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.
Sturgeon Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Sturgeon Lake?+
Sturgeon Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish and Walleye in St. Joseph County, Michigan, most recently on Jun 24, 2025 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Sturgeon 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 Sturgeon Lake?+
Sturgeon Lake is a lake in St. Joseph County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Jun 24, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.