Dollar Lake fishing

Dollar Lake fishing: not stocked since October 19, 1983. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout and Hybrid Sunfish. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
October 19, 1983
· Hybrid Sunfish
Plants on record
2
Since 1979
Species recorded
2
Surface acres
30.9

Fish at Dollar Lake

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Around the dates Dollar Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 54.9°F in May, 50.3°F in October. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last May 3, 1979 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 3, 1979 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Dollar Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 663 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 6 lakes in Grand Traverse County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

2,000

Fish stocked in 1983

18,500

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 19, 1983Hybrid Sunfish18,500–report
May 3, 1979Rainbow Trout2,000–report

Access and facts

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 Dollar Lake?

Fishing Dollar Lake is as likely for Hybrid Sunfish and Rainbow Trout. Each accounts for 1 of 2 plants on record. Hybrid Sunfish was last stocked October 19, 1983. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 3, 1979.

When is Dollar Lake stocked?

Not stocked since October 19, 1983. About 663 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 6 lakes in Grand Traverse County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1980, 1981, and 1982.

Which lakes near Dollar Lake were stocked more recently?

Rennie Lake (2.7 mi), Guernsey Lake (4.6 mi), Fife Lake (9.3 mi), and Lake Skegemog (9.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Guernsey Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.