Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last June 4, 1979 Best: dawn, dusk Davison Lake fishing
Davison Lake fishing: not stocked since June 4, 1979. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout on a natural lake. Also recorded: Black crappie, Bluegill, Longear sunfish, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Pumpkinseed, and 4 more. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Black crappie, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill and Northern pike.
- Last stocked
- June 4, 1979
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 1
- Since 1979
- Species stocked
- 1 (+10 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 57.8
Fish at Davison Lake
Around the dates Davison Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 67.7°F in June. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last June 4, 1979 Best: dawn, dusk 
Black crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black crappie species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide Longear sunfish Confirmed present
Northern pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern pike species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth bass species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide Yellow bullhead Confirmed present
Brown bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown bullhead species guide
Black bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Black bullhead species guide Warmouth Confirmed present
How Davison Lake is stocked
About 26 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 5 lakes in Lapeer County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Ortonville, MI
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- dock
Small boat launch on the undeveloped west shore of this 56-acre kettle lake, inside the DNR's Ortonville Recreation Area, with 1 lane, a pier and parking for about 6 trailers. About half the shoreline is developed; the rest is recreation-area land.
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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 Davison Lake?
Fishing Davison Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. The one plant on record is Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 4, 1979. Black crappie, Bluegill, Longear sunfish, and Northern pike, plus 6 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Davison Lake stocked?
Not stocked since June 4, 1979. About 26 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 5 lakes in Lapeer County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How do you get on Davison Lake?
There is a boat ramp and a fee is required. The nearest town is Ortonville, MI. Facilities include dock. Small boat launch on the undeveloped west shore of this 56-acre kettle lake, inside the DNR's Ortonville Recreation Area, with 1 lane, a pier and parking for about 6 trailers. About half the shoreline is developed; the rest is recreation-area land.
Which lakes near Davison Lake were stocked more recently?
Big Fish Lake (0.8 mi), Algoe Lake (3.3 mi), Lake Orion (9.5 mi), Deer Lake (10.8 mi), and Strawberry Lake (11.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Big Fish Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Algoe Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Deer Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.