Northern Pike Stocked · 6 plants · last June 9, 1995 Best: dawn, day, dusk Haithco Lake fishing
Haithco Lake fishing: not stocked since July 12, 1995. It was stocked with Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass. Also recorded: Bluegill and Yellow perch. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow perch, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- July 12, 1995
- · Channel Catfish
- Plants on record
- 10
- Since 1988
- Species stocked
- 3 (+2 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 36.8
Fish at Haithco Lake
Northern Pike Stocked · 6 plants · last June 9, 1995 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Channel Catfish Stocked · 3 plants · last July 12, 1995 Best: dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last October 26, 1988 Best: dawn, dusk 
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guideHow Haithco Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 1992 and 1994.
Fish stocked in 1988
4,200
Fish stocked in 1989
3,100
Fish stocked in 1990
800
Fish stocked in 1991
1,600
Fish stocked in 1993
800
Fish stocked in 1995
2,800
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 12, 1995 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | – | report |
| June 9, 1995 | Northern Pike | 800 | – | report |
| June 16, 1993 | Northern Pike | 800 | – | report |
| May 9, 1991 | Northern Pike | 1,600 | – | report |
| May 16, 1990 | Northern Pike | 800 | – | report |
| May 31, 1989 | Northern Pike | 700 | – | report |
| May 19, 1989 | Channel Catfish | 2,400 | – | report |
| October 26, 1988 | Largemouth Bass | 1,000 | – | report |
| September 17, 1988 | Channel Catfish | 2,500 | – | report |
| May 17, 1988 | Northern Pike | 700 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Saginaw
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
A 40-acre man-made lake in Saginaw County's William H. Haithco Recreation Area, 2121 Schust Rd off I-675 (Tittabawassee Rd exit). Shore and fishing-dock access, a kayak launch, and canoe, kayak, rowboat, and paddleboat rentals; vehicle entry fee for non-county residents.
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Haithco Lake?
Fishing Haithco Lake usually means Northern Pike: Northern Pike accounts for 6 of 10 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and one more. Northern Pike was last stocked June 9, 1995. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 12, 1995. Largemouth Bass was last stocked October 26, 1988. Bluegill and Yellow perch are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Haithco Lake stocked?
Not stocked since July 12, 1995. No plants recorded in 1992 and 1994.
How do you get on Haithco Lake?
The nearest town is Saginaw. Facilities include restrooms and dock. A 40-acre man-made lake in Saginaw County's William H. Haithco Recreation Area, 2121 Schust Rd off I-675 (Tittabawassee Rd exit). Shore and fishing-dock access, a kayak launch, and canoe, kayak, rowboat, and paddleboat rentals; vehicle entry fee for non-county residents.
Which lakes near Haithco Lake were stocked more recently?
Murphy Lake (27.5 mi) and Ross Lake (39.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Murphy Lake is also stocked with Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass.