Northern Pike Stocked · 3 plants · last May 16, 1985 Best: dawn, day, dusk Fourmile Lake fishing
Fourmile Lake fishing: not stocked since May 16, 1985. It was stocked with Northern Pike. Also recorded: Bluegill, Redear sunfish, Yellow bullhead, Black crappie, Brown bullhead, Rock bass, and 3 more. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow perch, day for Redear sunfish, and dawn, dusk, and night for Black crappie and Rock bass.
- Last stocked
- May 16, 1985
- · Northern Pike
- Plants on record
- 3
- Since 1983
- Species stocked
- 1 (+9 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 256.4
Fish at Fourmile Lake
Around the dates Fourmile Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 59°F in May. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Northern Pike Stocked · 3 plants · last May 16, 1985 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Redear sunfish Confirmed present Best: day Best: day
Redear sunfish species guide Yellow bullhead Confirmed present
Black crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black crappie species guide
Brown bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown bullhead species guide
Rock bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock bass species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth bass species guide
Pumpkinseed sunfish Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed sunfish species guide
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guideHow Fourmile Lake is stocked
About 33 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 4 lakes in Washtenaw County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1983
2,500
Fish stocked in 1984
3,500
Fish stocked in 1985
2,500
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 1985 | Northern Pike | 2,500 | – | report |
| May 30, 1984 | Northern Pike | 3,500 | – | report |
| May 10, 1983 | Northern Pike | 2,500 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Chelsea, MI
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
Small gravel boat launch on the south end, inside the Chelsea State Game Area about 1 mile north and 2 miles east of Chelsea: 1 lane, parking for about 5 trailers, no toilets. Much of the shore is state land, with several spots to fish from shore.
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Common questions
What fish are at Fourmile Lake?
Fishing Fourmile Lake usually means Northern Pike. All 3 plants on record are Northern Pike. Northern Pike was last stocked May 16, 1985. Bluegill, Redear sunfish, Yellow bullhead, and Black crappie, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Fourmile Lake stocked?
Not stocked since May 16, 1985. About 33 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 4 lakes in Washtenaw County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How do you get on Fourmile Lake?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Chelsea, MI. Small gravel boat launch on the south end, inside the Chelsea State Game Area about 1 mile north and 2 miles east of Chelsea: 1 lane, parking for about 5 trailers, no toilets. Much of the shore is state land, with several spots to fish from shore.
Which lakes near Fourmile Lake were stocked more recently?
Blind Lake (6 mi), Portage Lake (6.7 mi), Barton Pond (10.5 mi), and Whitmore Lake (12.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Whitmore Lake is also stocked with Northern Pike.