Walleye Stocked · 12 plants · last June 3, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night Fremont Lake fishing
Fremont Lake fishing is stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Walleye on a natural lake. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1983, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.
- Last stocked
- June 3, 2026
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 34
- Since 1983
- Species recorded
- 3
- Surface acres
- 825.3
Fish at Fremont Lake
Around the dates Fremont Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 44.9°F in April, 57.6°F in May, 67.8°F in June, 35.5°F in March. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Walleye Stocked · 12 plants · last June 3, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Brown Trout Stocked · 11 plants · last April 16, 1991 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 11 plants · last April 19, 1991 Best: dawn, dusk How Fremont Lake is stocked
About 4,335 reported fish per acre, the most of 9 lakes in Newaygo County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1983
3,005,750
Fish stocked in 1984
21,720
Fish stocked in 1985
23,130
Fish stocked in 1986
30,550
Fish stocked in 1987
30,800
Fish stocked in 1988
32,006
Fish stocked in 1989
32,000
Fish stocked in 1990
32,000
Fish stocked in 1991
28,799
Fish stocked in 2010
41,243
Fish stocked in 2012
41,662
Fish stocked in 2014
51,646
Fish stocked in 2016
39,200
Fish stocked in 2018
39,500
Fish stocked in 2022
35,694
Fish stocked in 2023
39,489
Fish stocked in 2026
52,142
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2026 | Walleye | 52,142 | – | report |
| June 28, 2023 | Walleye | 39,489 | – | report |
| June 7, 2022 | Walleye | 35,694 | – | report |
| June 7, 2018 | Walleye | 39,500 | – | report |
| June 2, 2016 | Walleye | 39,200 | – | report |
| June 16, 2014 | Walleye | 51,646 | – | report |
| May 22, 2012 | Walleye | 41,662 | – | report |
| June 3, 2010 | Walleye | 41,243 | – | report |
| April 19, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 8,449 | – | report |
| April 17, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 8,450 | – | report |
| April 16, 1991 | Brown Trout | 11,900 | – | report |
| March 29, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | – | report |
| March 28, 1990 | Brown Trout | 12,000 | – | report |
| April 17, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | – | report |
| April 13, 1989 | Brown Trout | 12,000 | – | report |
| April 18, 1988 | Brown Trout | 12,000 | – | report |
| April 13, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 20,006 | – | report |
| March 30, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | – | report |
| March 26, 1987 | Brown Trout | 10,800 | – | report |
| April 24, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | – | report |
| April 23, 1986 | Brown Trout | 10,550 | – | report |
| May 10, 1985 | Brown Trout | 10,130 | – | report |
| May 10, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 13,000 | – | report |
| May 10, 1984 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | – | report |
| May 9, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 1,414 | – | report |
| May 9, 1984 | Brown Trout | 606 | – | report |
| May 2, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 9,700 | – | report |
| October 4, 1983 | Brown Trout | 14,000 | – | report |
| April 29, 1983 | Walleye | 125,000 | – | report |
| April 22, 1983 | Walleye | 1,000,000 | – | report |
| April 22, 1983 | Walleye | 1,100,000 | – | report |
| April 18, 1983 | Walleye | 740,000 | – | report |
| April 5, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 13,375 | – | report |
| April 5, 1983 | Brown Trout | 13,375 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Fremont, MI
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
Fremont City Park on the north shore offers a boat launch, campground, and beach. Sheridan Park on the south shore, administered by Sheridan Township, offers shore fishing access and a boat launch.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Fremont Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Fremont Lake?
Fishing Fremont Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 12 of 34 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout and one more. Walleye was last stocked June 3, 2026. Brown Trout was last stocked April 16, 1991. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 19, 1991.
When is Fremont Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 3, 2026. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1983, most often in April and May. About 4,335 reported fish per acre, the most of 9 lakes in Newaygo County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 27 years between 1983 and 2026.
How do you get on Fremont Lake?
Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Fremont, MI. Facilities include camping and restrooms. Fremont City Park on the north shore offers a boat launch, campground, and beach. Sheridan Park on the south shore, administered by Sheridan Township, offers shore fishing access and a boat launch.