Condon Lake fishing

Condon Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about once a year since 1979, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
May 7, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
47
Since 1979
Species recorded
2
Surface acres
13.3

Fish at Condon Lake

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Around the dates Condon Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 57°F in May, 44.1°F in April, 67.1°F in June. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 46 plants · last May 7, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 7, 2026 · 46 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Brown Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last April 13, 2006 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked April 13, 2006 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide

How Condon Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 2,419 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 9 lakes in Newaygo County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

2,000

Fish stocked in 1980

1,000

Fish stocked in 1981

1,000

Fish stocked in 1982

1,000

Fish stocked in 1983

1,000

Fish stocked in 1986

1,320

Fish stocked in 1987

1,500

Fish stocked in 1988

1,200

Fish stocked in 1989

1,370

Fish stocked in 1990

1,500

Fish stocked in 1991

698

Fish stocked in 1992

700

Fish stocked in 1993

700

Fish stocked in 1994

695

Fish stocked in 1995

700

Fish stocked in 1996

697

Fish stocked in 1997

492

Fish stocked in 1998

500

Fish stocked in 1999

490

Fish stocked in 2000

500

Fish stocked in 2001

500

Fish stocked in 2002

500

Fish stocked in 2003

495

Fish stocked in 2004

499

Fish stocked in 2005

550

Fish stocked in 2006

530

Fish stocked in 2007

500

Fish stocked in 2008

500

Fish stocked in 2009

590

Fish stocked in 2010

568

Fish stocked in 2011

569

Fish stocked in 2012

550

Fish stocked in 2013

500

Fish stocked in 2014

560

Fish stocked in 2016

500

Fish stocked in 2017

600

Fish stocked in 2018

498

Fish stocked in 2019

600

Fish stocked in 2020

476

Fish stocked in 2021

498

Fish stocked in 2022

323

Fish stocked in 2023

477

Fish stocked in 2024

600

Fish stocked in 2025

570

Fish stocked in 2026

557

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 7, 2026Rainbow Trout557–report
April 28, 2025Rainbow Trout570–report
April 16, 2024Rainbow Trout600–report
April 11, 2023Rainbow Trout477–report
May 16, 2022Rainbow Trout323–report
April 22, 2021Rainbow Trout498–report
April 23, 2020Rainbow Trout476–report
May 1, 2019Rainbow Trout600–report
May 15, 2018Rainbow Trout498–report
May 12, 2017Rainbow Trout600–report
May 10, 2016Rainbow Trout500–report
April 23, 2014Rainbow Trout560–report
May 16, 2013Rainbow Trout500–report
May 1, 2012Rainbow Trout550–report
May 13, 2011Rainbow Trout569–report
May 11, 2010Rainbow Trout568–report
May 12, 2009Rainbow Trout590–report
May 15, 2008Rainbow Trout500–report
May 2, 2007Rainbow Trout500–report
April 13, 2006Brown Trout30–report
April 13, 2006Rainbow Trout500–report
April 26, 2005Rainbow Trout550–report
April 27, 2004Rainbow Trout499–report
May 1, 2003Rainbow Trout495–report
April 22, 2002Rainbow Trout500–report
May 3, 2001Rainbow Trout500–report
May 25, 2000Rainbow Trout500–report
April 21, 1999Rainbow Trout490–report
May 4, 1998Rainbow Trout500–report
May 19, 1997Rainbow Trout492–report
June 4, 1996Rainbow Trout697–report
June 6, 1995Rainbow Trout700–report
May 25, 1994Rainbow Trout695–report
May 12, 1993Rainbow Trout700–report
May 8, 1992Rainbow Trout700–report
May 16, 1991Rainbow Trout698–report
April 24, 1990Rainbow Trout1,500–report
June 6, 1989Rainbow Trout1,370–report
May 23, 1988Rainbow Trout1,200–report
April 29, 1987Rainbow Trout1,500–report
May 28, 1986Rainbow Trout1,320–report
May 11, 1983Rainbow Trout1,000–report
April 27, 1982Rainbow Trout1,000–report
April 27, 1981Rainbow Trout1,000–report
May 13, 1980Rainbow Trout1,000–report
May 10, 1979Rainbow Trout1,000–report
May 3, 1979Rainbow Trout1,000–report

Access and facts

Facilities
restrooms

The Forest Service's Condon Lake site in the Manistee National Forest, on the North Country Trail, has a vault toilet and parking for about 3 vehicles with trailers. There is no drinking water, and the site is not maintained from November through April.

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

Nearest lakes

Nichols Lake 2.2 mi last stocked June 4, 2025 Big Star Lake 5.8 mi last stocked June 26, 2025 Wolf Lake 17.2 mi last stocked June 24, 2005 Fremont Lake 21.5 mi last stocked June 3, 2026 Hardy Dam Pond 22.5 mi last stocked November 6, 2024

Common questions

What fish are at Condon Lake?

Fishing Condon Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 46 of 47 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 7, 2026. Brown Trout was last stocked April 13, 2006.

When is Condon Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 7, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 1979, most often in April and May. About 2,419 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 9 lakes in Newaygo County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1984, 1985, and 2015.

How do you get on Condon Lake?

Facilities include restrooms. The Forest Service's Condon Lake site in the Manistee National Forest, on the North Country Trail, has a vault toilet and parking for about 3 vehicles with trailers. There is no drinking water, and the site is not maintained from November through April.

Which lakes near Condon Lake were stocked more recently?

Fremont Lake (21.5 mi) was stocked more recently. Fremont Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.

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