Manistee County · lake
Totches Bayou
Totches Bayou is a lake in Manistee 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
Overcast
85°
54°
12 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
84°
65°
9 mph
29%
Sat
Rain
69°
62°
8 mph
61%
↘ 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
- Manistee Lake2.1 mi
- Bar Lake2.4 mi
- Little Manistee River3.7 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Lake Winnogene3.2 mi
- Gambs Lake3.8 mi
- Claybank Lake3.4 mi
- Manistee River3.5 mistocked May 13, 2026
- Canfield Lake4.5 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.
Totches Bayou fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Totches Bayou?+
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 Totches Bayou?+
Totches Bayou is a lake in Manistee County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.