Gull Lake fishing

Gull Lake fishing: not stocked since May 10, 2019. It was stocked with Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Atlantic Salmon, and Brown Trout. Species guides list dawn for Lake Trout, dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout.

Gull Lake
Photo: Warner, Marion G., 1861-1922, Public domain
Last stocked
May 10, 2019
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
99
Since 1979
Species recorded
4
Surface acres
2,047.5

Fish at Gull Lake

4 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Around the dates Gull Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 46.6°F in April, 37.5°F in March, 58.9°F in May, 53.3°F in October. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 36 plants · last May 10, 2019 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 10, 2019 · 36 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Lake Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last April 11, 2016 Best: dawn

Last stocked April 11, 2016 · 14 plants

Best: dawn

Lake Trout species guide
Brown Trout Stocked · 12 plants · last April 4, 2006 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked April 4, 2006 · 12 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide

Gull Lake hosts a notable sport fishery. Anglers can target species such as Rainbow trout, Lake trout, Land-locked salmon, Smelt, Smallmouth bass, and Yellow perch. Additionally, many other fish species like bluegill, Largemouth bass, and Northern Pike are found here. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Gull Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 406 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 9 lakes in Barry County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

43,700

Fish stocked in 1980

45,000

Fish stocked in 1981

22,000

Fish stocked in 1982

35,000

Fish stocked in 1983

30,000

Fish stocked in 1984

19,000

Fish stocked in 1985

29,900

Fish stocked in 1986

32,856

Fish stocked in 1987

23,632

Fish stocked in 1988

17,974

Fish stocked in 1989

53,988

Fish stocked in 1990

61,052

Fish stocked in 1991

48,911

Fish stocked in 1992

53,271

Fish stocked in 1993

21,600

Fish stocked in 1994

30,000

Fish stocked in 1995

27,154

Fish stocked in 1996

28,985

Fish stocked in 1997

15,407

Fish stocked in 1998

14,974

Fish stocked in 1999

12,000

Fish stocked in 2000

16,000

Fish stocked in 2001

16,000

Fish stocked in 2002

16,000

Fish stocked in 2003

15,998

Fish stocked in 2004

15,996

Fish stocked in 2006

15,995

Fish stocked in 2007

244

Fish stocked in 2008

4,094

Fish stocked in 2009

4,369

Fish stocked in 2010

4,794

Fish stocked in 2011

4,228

Fish stocked in 2012

3,900

Fish stocked in 2014

5,198

Fish stocked in 2015

5,013

Fish stocked in 2016

4,865

Fish stocked in 2017

10,993

Fish stocked in 2018

9,966

Fish stocked in 2019

10,996

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 10, 2019Rainbow Trout10,996–report
May 2, 2018Rainbow Trout9,966–report
May 3, 2017Rainbow Trout10,993–report
April 11, 2016Lake Trout4,682–report
April 11, 2016Lake Trout183–report
March 30, 2015Lake Trout5,013–report
April 24, 2014Lake Trout5,198–report
March 20, 2012Lake Trout3,900–report
March 31, 2011Lake Trout4,228–report
March 29, 2010Lake Trout4,794–report
March 24, 2009Lake Trout4,369–report
April 14, 2008Lake Trout4,094–report
April 19, 2007Lake Trout244–report
April 4, 2006Rainbow Trout3,997–report
April 4, 2006Brown Trout11,998–report
April 27, 2004Rainbow Trout3,998–report
April 27, 2004Brown Trout11,998–report
April 30, 2003Rainbow Trout3,998–report
April 28, 2003Brown Trout12,000–report
April 17, 2002Rainbow Trout4,000–report
April 11, 2002Brown Trout12,000–report
May 1, 2001Rainbow Trout4,000–report
April 24, 2001Brown Trout7,000–report
April 24, 2001Brown Trout5,000–report
May 4, 2000Rainbow Trout4,000–report
May 4, 2000Brown Trout12,000–report
April 7, 1999Brown Trout12,000–report
May 18, 1998Rainbow Trout1,597–report
May 18, 1998Rainbow Trout1,727–report
April 2, 1998Brown Trout11,650–report
April 1, 1997Brown Trout11,997–report
March 12, 1997Brown Trout1,729–report
March 12, 1997Brown Trout1,681–report
April 8, 1996Lake Trout4,000–report
March 28, 1996Rainbow Trout12,494–report
March 28, 1996Rainbow Trout12,491–report
March 21, 1995Rainbow Trout27,154–report
April 11, 1994Rainbow Trout15,000–report
April 11, 1994Rainbow Trout15,000–report
April 15, 1993Rainbow Trout21,600–report
October 16, 1992Atlantic Salmon4,154–report
October 15, 1992Atlantic Salmon22,717–report
April 15, 1992Rainbow Trout26,400–report
December 6, 1991Rainbow Trout180–report
December 6, 1991Rainbow Trout1,653–report
October 29, 1991Atlantic Salmon26,869–report
March 26, 1991Rainbow Trout9,920–report
March 25, 1991Rainbow Trout10,289–report
November 28, 1990Atlantic Salmon13,869–report
November 28, 1990Atlantic Salmon16,080–report
April 2, 1990Rainbow Trout6,000–report
March 15, 1990Atlantic Salmon5,179–report
March 14, 1990Atlantic Salmon6,952–report
March 14, 1990Atlantic Salmon6,776–report
March 13, 1990Atlantic Salmon6,096–report
February 23, 1990Atlantic Salmon100–report
September 29, 1989Rainbow Trout25,000–report
April 20, 1989Atlantic Salmon1,086–report
April 19, 1989Atlantic Salmon1,800–report
April 19, 1989Atlantic Salmon1,800–report
April 19, 1989Atlantic Salmon2,000–report
April 19, 1989Atlantic Salmon1,890–report
April 18, 1989Atlantic Salmon1,842–report
April 18, 1989Atlantic Salmon2,020–report
April 13, 1989Rainbow Trout5,300–report
April 9, 1989Atlantic Salmon144–report
March 27, 1989Atlantic Salmon1,174–report
March 27, 1989Atlantic Salmon4,866–report
March 27, 1989Atlantic Salmon5,066–report
April 12, 1988Rainbow Trout6,018–report
April 12, 1988Atlantic Salmon1,933–report
April 12, 1988Atlantic Salmon1,824–report
April 1, 1988Atlantic Salmon2,000–report
April 1, 1988Atlantic Salmon2,475–report
March 30, 1988Atlantic Salmon2,154–report
March 30, 1988Atlantic Salmon1,570–report
March 13, 1987Atlantic Salmon11,555–report
March 13, 1987Atlantic Salmon2,442–report
March 13, 1987Atlantic Salmon2,462–report
March 13, 1987Atlantic Salmon7,173–report
June 20, 1986Atlantic Salmon2,000–report
May 22, 1986Rainbow Trout7,500–report
April 15, 1986Atlantic Salmon6,064–report
April 14, 1986Atlantic Salmon2,000–report
April 14, 1986Atlantic Salmon2,000–report
April 14, 1986Atlantic Salmon4,050–report
April 9, 1986Atlantic Salmon9,242–report
April 26, 1985Rainbow Trout29,900–report
April 6, 1984Rainbow Trout9,500–report
April 6, 1984Rainbow Trout9,500–report
March 30, 1983Rainbow Trout30,000–report
May 5, 1982Rainbow Trout13,600–report
April 27, 1982Lake Trout10,000–report
April 21, 1982Rainbow Trout11,400–report
April 16, 1981Rainbow Trout22,000–report
May 29, 1980Rainbow Trout30,000–report
May 9, 1980Lake Trout15,000–report
May 16, 1979Rainbow Trout30,000–report
May 9, 1979Lake Trout13,700–report

Access and facts

Nearest town
Richland
Facilities
restrooms

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

About Gull Lake

During the warm summer months, Gull Lake can become quite congested with water traffic. This is because the lake is extensively used by boaters. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Photo of Gull Lake
Warner, Marion G., 1861-1922, Public domain

Nearest lakes

Fine Lake 6.9 mi last stocked October 14, 2025 Morrow Lake 9 mi last stocked May 1, 2018 Wabascon Lake 10 mi last stocked June 15, 1993 Dagget Lake 13.3 mi last stocked October 30, 1991 Gun Lake 14.9 mi last stocked April 29, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Gull Lake?

Fishing Gull Lake usually means Atlantic Salmon: Atlantic Salmon accounts for 37 of 99 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and 2 more. Atlantic Salmon was last stocked October 16, 1992. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 10, 2019. Lake Trout was last stocked April 11, 2016. Brown Trout was last stocked April 4, 2006.

When is Gull Lake stocked?

Not stocked since May 10, 2019. About 406 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 9 lakes in Barry County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2005 and 2013.

How do you get on Gull Lake?

The nearest town is Richland. Facilities include restrooms.

Which lakes near Gull Lake were stocked more recently?

Fine Lake (6.9 mi) and Gun Lake (14.9 mi) were stocked more recently.

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