Van Buren County · lake · 253 acres
Van Auken Lake
Van Auken Lake is a lake in Van Buren 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
86°
61°
9 mph
23%
Sat
Rain
74°
65°
12 mph
69%
Sun
Showers
77°
63°
15 mph
37%
↘ 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
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Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Sassafras Lake1.1 mi
- Rush Lake1.4 mi
- School Section Lake2.2 mi
- Mud Lake2.2 mi
- Pine Creek2.8 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
- Duck Lake2.5 mi
- Merriman Lake3.6 mi
- Donovan Lake3.0 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.
Van Auken Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Van Auken 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 Van Auken Lake?+
Van Auken Lake is a lake in Van Buren County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.