Northern Pike Stocked · 1 plant · last June 24, 2005 Best: dawn, day, dusk Arbutus Lake fishing
Arbutus Lake fishing: not stocked since June 24, 2005. It was stocked with Northern Pike. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 24, 2005
- · Northern Pike
- Plants on record
- 1
- Since 2005
- Species recorded
- 1
- Surface acres
- 378.6
Fish at Arbutus Lake
Around the dates Arbutus Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 65.8°F in June. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Northern Pike Stocked · 1 plant · last June 24, 2005 Best: dawn, day, dusk How Arbutus Lake is stocked
About 2.6 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 6 lakes in Grand Traverse County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2005 | Northern Pike | 1,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Traverse City
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms, dock
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Arbutus Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Arbutus Lake?
Fishing Arbutus Lake usually means Northern Pike. The one plant on record is Northern Pike. Northern Pike was last stocked June 24, 2005.
When is Arbutus Lake stocked?
Not stocked since June 24, 2005. About 2.6 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 6 lakes in Grand Traverse County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How do you get on Arbutus Lake?
The nearest town is Traverse City. Facilities include camping, restrooms, and dock.
Which lakes near Arbutus Lake were stocked more recently?
Silver Lake (8.3 mi), Guernsey Lake (10 mi), and Fife Lake (11 mi) were stocked more recently.