Rainbow Trout Stocked · 17 plants · last March 10, 1995 Best: dawn, dusk Derby Lake fishing
Derby Lake fishing: not stocked since March 10, 1995. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout on a natural lake. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- March 10, 1995
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 17
- Since 1979
- Species recorded
- 1
- Surface acres
- 113.7
Fish at Derby Lake
Around the dates Derby Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 45.2°F in April, 58.1°F in May, 35.7°F in March. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 17 plants · last March 10, 1995 Best: dawn, dusk How Derby Lake is stocked
About 794 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 6 lakes in Montcalm County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
4,000
Fish stocked in 1980
5,900
Fish stocked in 1982
5,500
Fish stocked in 1983
5,900
Fish stocked in 1984
4,800
Fish stocked in 1985
5,900
Fish stocked in 1986
5,900
Fish stocked in 1987
5,900
Fish stocked in 1988
5,900
Fish stocked in 1989
5,900
Fish stocked in 1990
5,893
Fish stocked in 1991
5,598
Fish stocked in 1992
5,899
Fish stocked in 1993
5,440
Fish stocked in 1994
5,900
Fish stocked in 1995
5,900
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 10, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 5,900 | – | report |
| April 11, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 5,900 | – | report |
| April 13, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 5,440 | – | report |
| April 13, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 5,899 | – | report |
| April 1, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 5,598 | – | report |
| April 27, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 2,943 | – | report |
| April 27, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 2,950 | – | report |
| April 5, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 5,900 | – | report |
| April 27, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 5,900 | – | report |
| April 20, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 5,900 | – | report |
| May 2, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 5,900 | – | report |
| April 3, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 5,900 | – | report |
| May 2, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 4,800 | – | report |
| April 1, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 5,900 | – | report |
| April 29, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 5,500 | – | report |
| April 8, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 5,900 | – | report |
| April 9, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Stanton, MI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
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 Derby Lake?
Fishing Derby Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 17 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 10, 1995.
When is Derby Lake stocked?
Not stocked since March 10, 1995. About 794 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 6 lakes in Montcalm County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1981.
How do you get on Derby Lake?
The nearest town is Stanton, MI. Facilities include restrooms and dock.
Which lakes near Derby Lake were stocked more recently?
Dickerson Lake (2.5 mi), Crystal Lake (9.8 mi), Lincoln Lake (11.9 mi), Marl Lake (12.6 mi), and Rock Lake (13.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Marl Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.