Last stocked
October 7, 2024
Plants on record
2
Since 2022
Species recorded
1
Surface acres
297.5
How Gravel Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2023.
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.
Cedar Lake (2 mi) and Bankson Lake (4.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Cedar Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Bankson Lake is also stocked with Walleye.
Fish at Gravel Lake
Fishing Gravel Lake is most likely to be for Walleye. All 2 plants on record are Walleye.
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 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 2
- Last stocked
- October 7, 2024
Fishing Gravel Lake
Gravel Lake is popular for fishing in the area. Anglers can expect to find a variety of fish species, including northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, and black crappie. Other species present are bullhead, white sucker, bowfin, and some walleye.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
What to watch for
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.
Fish stocked per year
- 2002022
- 1,2002024
Species stocked here
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.