Hardwood Impoundment fishing

Hardwood Impoundment fishing: not stocked since June 5, 2012. It was stocked with Walleye and Northern Pike on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Yellow perch, Rock bass, and Bullhead. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Crappie, and Rock bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow perch, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth bass.

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Last stocked
June 5, 2012
· Walleye
Plants on record
6
Since 1982
Species stocked
2 (+6 also recorded)
Surface acres
731.4

Fish at Hardwood Impoundment

2 stocked · 6 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 5 plants · last June 5, 2012 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked June 5, 2012 · 5 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Northern Pike Stocked · 1 plant · last May 30, 1984 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 30, 1984 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Northern Pike species guide

How Hardwood Impoundment is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

No plants recorded in 27 years between 1982 and 2012.

Fish stocked in 1982

3,700,000

Fish stocked in 1983

2,378,420

Fish stocked in 1984

24,000

Fish stocked in 2012

13,700

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 5, 2012Walleye13,700–report
May 30, 1984Northern Pike24,000–report
May 31, 1983Walleye978,420–report
May 26, 1983Walleye1,400,000–report
May 24, 1982Walleye2,200,000–report
May 18, 1982Walleye1,500,000–report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes

Stromberg Park, a Breen Township site, has the DNR-listed public launch; the county also lists bank fishing. From M-95 or County Road 569 go north, then east on County Road 69 to the impoundment.

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

Nearest lakes

Hamilton Lake 17 mi last stocked September 3, 2025 Hanbury Lake 17.4 mi last stocked May 29, 1991 Hermansville Lake 19.4 mi last stocked May 29, 1991 Crooked Lake 19.4 mi last stocked May 20, 2015 Pike Lake 19.8 mi last stocked June 28, 2022

Common questions

What fish are at Hardwood Impoundment?

Fishing Hardwood Impoundment usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 5 of 6 plants on record, ahead of Northern Pike. Walleye was last stocked June 5, 2012. Northern Pike was last stocked May 30, 1984. Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Crappie, and Yellow perch, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Hardwood Impoundment stocked?

Not stocked since June 5, 2012. No plants recorded in 27 years between 1982 and 2012.

How do you get on Hardwood Impoundment?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. Stromberg Park, a Breen Township site, has the DNR-listed public launch; the county also lists bank fishing. From M-95 or County Road 569 go north, then east on County Road 69 to the impoundment.

Which lakes near Hardwood Impoundment were stocked more recently?

Hamilton Lake (17 mi), Crooked Lake (19.4 mi), and Pike Lake (19.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Hamilton Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Pike Lake is also stocked with Walleye.

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