Gravel Lake fishing

Gravel Lake fishing has Walleye on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 2022, most often in October. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night as the active times.

Gravel Lake
Photo: Subu222, CC BY-SA 4.0
Last stocked
October 7, 2024
· Walleye
Plants on record
2
Since 2022
Species recorded
1
Surface acres
297.5

Fish at Gravel Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Around the dates Gravel Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 53.5°F in October. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Walleye Stocked · 2 plants · last October 7, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked October 7, 2024 · 2 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

Other species present are bullhead, white sucker, bowfin, and some walleye. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Gravel Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 4.7 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 12 lakes in Van Buren County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2022

200

Fish stocked in 2024

1,200

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 7, 2024Walleye1,200–report
October 10, 2022Walleye200–report

Access and facts

Nearest town
Marcellus
Facilities
restrooms, dock

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

About Gravel Lake

Fishing might be affected by numerous activities and crowds during Memorial Day Weekend, Labor Day Weekend, and especially on the Fourth of July, when events like the Paddle Boat Regatta and Boat Parade are sponsored. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Photo of Gravel Lake
Subu222, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo of Gravel Lake
Subu222, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Common questions

What fish are at Gravel Lake?

Fishing Gravel Lake usually means Walleye. All 2 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked October 7, 2024.

When is Gravel Lake stocked?

Last stocked October 7, 2024. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 2022, most often in October. About 4.7 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 12 lakes in Van Buren County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2023.

How do you get on Gravel Lake?

The nearest town is Marcellus. Facilities include restrooms and dock.

Which lakes near Gravel Lake were stocked more recently?

Cedar Lake (2 mi), Bankson Lake (4.8 mi), and Harwood Lake (11.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Cedar Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Bankson Lake is also stocked with Walleye.

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