Bristol Lake fishing

Bristol Lake fishing: not stocked since June 2, 2000. It was stocked with Walleye. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night as the active times.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
June 2, 2000
· Walleye
Plants on record
2
Since 1998
Species recorded
1
Surface acres
140.4

Fish at Bristol Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Around the dates Bristol Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 69.4°F in June. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Walleye Stocked · 2 plants · last June 2, 2000 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked June 2, 2000 · 2 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

How Bristol Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 54 reported fish per acre, 7th most of 9 lakes in Barry County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1998

4,442

Fish stocked in 2000

3,191

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 2, 2000Walleye3,191–report
June 5, 1998Walleye4,442–report

Access and facts

Facilities
restrooms

Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.

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Common questions

What fish are at Bristol Lake?

Fishing Bristol Lake usually means Walleye. All 2 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked June 2, 2000.

When is Bristol Lake stocked?

Not stocked since June 2, 2000. About 54 reported fish per acre, 7th most of 9 lakes in Barry County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1999.

How do you get on Bristol Lake?

Facilities include restrooms.

Which lakes near Bristol Lake were stocked more recently?

Fine Lake (3.7 mi), Thornapple Lake (9.9 mi), and Gull Lake (10.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Fine Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Thornapple Lake is also stocked with Walleye.

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