Walleye Stocked · 11 plants · last June 10, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Dixon Lake fishing
Dixon Lake fishing has Tiger Muskie and Walleye on the stocking report. Also recorded: Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, Rock bass, Northern pike, Bluegill, Crappie, and 1 more. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1979, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Rock bass, and Crappie, dawn and dusk for Smallmouth bass and Largemouth bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern pike, Bluegill, and Yellow perch.
- Last stocked
- June 10, 2025
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 18
- Since 1979
- Species stocked
- 2 (+7 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 78.3
Fish at Dixon Lake
Around the dates Dixon Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 64.2°F in June, 68.6°F in July, 66.8°F in August, 48.5°F in October. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Walleye Stocked · 11 plants · last June 10, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 7 plants · last September 25, 1990 Last stocked September 25, 1990 · 7 plants
Tiger Muskie species guide
Smallmouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth bass species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth bass species guide
Rock bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock bass species guide
Northern pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern pike species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Crappie species guide
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guideAnglers can pursue various species, including walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, pike, muskies, and bluegill. The undeveloped south end of Dixon Lake is also excellent for wildlife viewing, fishing and exploring. (gaylordmichigan.net, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Dixon Lake is stocked
About 1,088 reported fish per acre, 8th most of 15 lakes in Otsego County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
300
Fish stocked in 1980
300
Fish stocked in 1982
300
Fish stocked in 1984
300
Fish stocked in 1986
300
Fish stocked in 1988
300
Fish stocked in 1990
400
Fish stocked in 2008
13,026
Fish stocked in 2009
8,120
Fish stocked in 2010
16,963
Fish stocked in 2012
5,000
Fish stocked in 2014
5,000
Fish stocked in 2016
5,613
Fish stocked in 2018
14,718
Fish stocked in 2021
5,000
Fish stocked in 2023
4,950
Fish stocked in 2025
4,580
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2025 | Walleye | 4,580 | – | report |
| June 7, 2023 | Walleye | 4,950 | – | report |
| June 17, 2021 | Walleye | 5,000 | – | report |
| June 12, 2018 | Walleye | 14,718 | – | report |
| June 16, 2016 | Walleye | 5,613 | – | report |
| June 16, 2014 | Walleye | 5,000 | – | report |
| June 4, 2012 | Walleye | 5,000 | – | report |
| June 22, 2010 | Walleye | 16,963 | – | report |
| June 25, 2009 | Walleye | 8,120 | – | report |
| July 9, 2008 | Walleye | 6,634 | – | report |
| July 8, 2008 | Walleye | 6,392 | – | report |
| September 25, 1990 | Tiger Muskie | 400 | – | report |
| October 6, 1988 | Tiger Muskie | 300 | – | report |
| October 13, 1986 | Tiger Muskie | 300 | – | report |
| August 23, 1984 | Tiger Muskie | 300 | – | report |
| August 4, 1982 | Tiger Muskie | 300 | – | report |
| August 14, 1980 | Tiger Muskie | 300 | – | report |
| July 12, 1979 | Tiger Muskie | 300 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Gaylord, 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 Dixon Lake?
Fishing Dixon Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 11 of 18 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Muskie. Walleye was last stocked June 10, 2025. Tiger Muskie was last stocked September 25, 1990. Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, Rock bass, and Northern pike, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Dixon Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 10, 2025. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1979, most often in June and July. About 1,088 reported fish per acre, 8th most of 15 lakes in Otsego County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 30 years between 1979 and 2025.
How do you get on Dixon Lake?
The nearest town is Gaylord, MI. Facilities include restrooms and dock.
Which lakes near Dixon Lake were stocked more recently?
Big Lake (2.7 mi), Otsego Lake (4.2 mi), Big Chub Lake (6.4 mi), and Bridge Lake (7.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Big Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Otsego Lake is also stocked with Tiger Muskie and Walleye.