Dumont Lake fishing

Dumont Lake fishing: not stocked since October 9, 1991. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie on a natural lake. Also recorded: Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Rock bass, Northern pike, Yellow perch, Smallmouth bass, and 2 more. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Northern pike, and Yellow perch and dawn and dusk for Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
October 9, 1991
· Tiger Muskie
Plants on record
16
Since 1979
Species stocked
1 (+8 also recorded)
Surface acres
241.2

Fish at Dumont Lake

1 stocked · 8 confirmed present

Around the dates Dumont Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 71.1°F in August, 53.5°F in October, 72.7°F in July, 65.6°F in September. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

How Dumont Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 126 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 8 lakes in Allegan County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

900

Fish stocked in 1980

348

Fish stocked in 1981

900

Fish stocked in 1983

5,400

Fish stocked in 1984

5,400

Fish stocked in 1985

2,582

Fish stocked in 1986

2,700

Fish stocked in 1987

2,750

Fish stocked in 1988

2,700

Fish stocked in 1989

2,700

Fish stocked in 1990

3,000

Fish stocked in 1991

1,100

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 9, 1991Tiger Muskie1,100–report
September 26, 1990Tiger Muskie3,000–report
September 18, 1989Tiger Muskie2,700–report
September 28, 1988Tiger Muskie2,700–report
October 1, 1987Tiger Muskie2,750–report
October 13, 1986Tiger Muskie2,700–report
October 3, 1985Tiger Muskie1,222–report
August 12, 1985Tiger Muskie1,360–report
August 22, 1984Tiger Muskie2,700–report
June 4, 1984Tiger Muskie2,700–report
August 3, 1983Tiger Muskie5,400–report
August 13, 1981Tiger Muskie450–report
July 7, 1981Tiger Muskie450–report
July 18, 1980Tiger Muskie348–report
July 24, 1979Tiger Muskie450–report
May 31, 1979Tiger Muskie450–report

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Allegan, MI
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, dock

About 4 miles north of Allegan. Allegan County's Dumont Lake Park (2417 31st Street, northeast shore) has a beach, modern restrooms and some shore fishing. The county boat launch is across the lake at the end of 33rd Street and has an ADA-accessible fishing pier.

Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.

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

Nearest lakes

Miner Lake 3.9 mi last stocked May 24, 1996 Pike Lake 7.7 mi last stocked April 18, 2001 Base Line Lake 11.6 mi last stocked June 20, 1995 Lake Sixteen 12.7 mi last stocked April 30, 2003 Three Legged Lake 13.6 mi last stocked June 20, 2000

Common questions

What fish are at Dumont Lake?

Fishing Dumont Lake usually means Tiger Muskie. All 16 plants on record are Tiger Muskie. Tiger Muskie was last stocked October 9, 1991. Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Rock bass, and Northern pike, plus 4 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Dumont Lake stocked?

Not stocked since October 9, 1991. About 126 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 8 lakes in Allegan County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1982.

How do you get on Dumont Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Allegan, MI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. About 4 miles north of Allegan. Allegan County's Dumont Lake Park (2417 31st Street, northeast shore) has a beach, modern restrooms and some shore fishing. The county boat launch is across the lake at the end of 33rd Street and has an ADA-accessible fishing pier.

Which lakes near Dumont Lake were stocked more recently?

Miner Lake (3.9 mi), Pike Lake (7.7 mi), Base Line Lake (11.6 mi), Lake Sixteen (12.7 mi), and Three Legged Lake (13.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Three Legged Lake is also stocked with Tiger Muskie.

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