Harwood Lake fishing

Harwood Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1979, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked: March 31, 2026; Mar 31 · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record: 55; Since 1979
Species recorded: 1
Surface acres: 117.9

Fish at Harwood Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 55 plants · last March 31, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked March 31, 2026 · 55 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Harwood Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 1,358 reported fish per acre, the most of 6 lakes in Cass County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

3,500

Fish stocked in 1980

3,500

Fish stocked in 1981

3,000

Fish stocked in 1982

3,300

Fish stocked in 1983

3,500

Fish stocked in 1984

2,900

Fish stocked in 1985

3,500

Fish stocked in 1986

3,690

Fish stocked in 1987

4,000

Fish stocked in 1988

4,000

Fish stocked in 1989

4,400

Fish stocked in 1990

3,499

Fish stocked in 1991

3,340

Fish stocked in 1992

4,000

Fish stocked in 1993

3,240

Fish stocked in 1994

3,950

Fish stocked in 1995

4,499

Fish stocked in 1996

3,560

Fish stocked in 1997

3,048

Fish stocked in 1998

2,966

Fish stocked in 1999

2,940

Fish stocked in 2000

3,070

Fish stocked in 2001

3,000

Fish stocked in 2002

3,220

Fish stocked in 2003

3,260

Fish stocked in 2004

3,397

Fish stocked in 2005

3,398

Fish stocked in 2006

3,049

Fish stocked in 2007

3,298

Fish stocked in 2008

3,048

Fish stocked in 2009

3,299

Fish stocked in 2010

3,196

Fish stocked in 2011

3,200

Fish stocked in 2012

3,100

Fish stocked in 2013

3,100

Fish stocked in 2014

3,199

Fish stocked in 2015

3,196

Fish stocked in 2016

3,049

Fish stocked in 2017

3,355

Fish stocked in 2018

3,300

Fish stocked in 2019

3,355

Fish stocked in 2020

2,900

Fish stocked in 2021

3,050

Fish stocked in 2022

3,050

Fish stocked in 2023

2,900

Fish stocked in 2024

3,355

Fish stocked in 2025

3,200

Fish stocked in 2026

3,200

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
March 31, 2026	Rainbow Trout	3,200	–	report
April 7, 2025	Rainbow Trout	3,200	–	report
April 1, 2024	Rainbow Trout	3,355	–	report
April 4, 2023	Rainbow Trout	2,900	–	report
April 11, 2022	Rainbow Trout	3,050	–	report
April 8, 2021	Rainbow Trout	3,050	–	report
April 8, 2020	Rainbow Trout	2,900	–	report
April 4, 2019	Rainbow Trout	3,355	–	report
April 9, 2018	Rainbow Trout	3,300	–	report
April 17, 2017	Rainbow Trout	3,355	–	report
April 18, 2016	Rainbow Trout	3,049	–	report
April 28, 2015	Rainbow Trout	3,196	–	report
April 8, 2014	Rainbow Trout	3,199	–	report
April 18, 2013	Rainbow Trout	3,100	–	report
March 20, 2012	Rainbow Trout	3,100	–	report
April 12, 2011	Rainbow Trout	3,200	–	report
April 8, 2010	Rainbow Trout	3,196	–	report
April 20, 2009	Rainbow Trout	3,299	–	report
April 8, 2008	Rainbow Trout	3,048	–	report
April 3, 2007	Rainbow Trout	3,298	–	report
April 3, 2006	Rainbow Trout	3,049	–	report
April 13, 2005	Rainbow Trout	3,398	–	report
April 5, 2004	Rainbow Trout	3,397	–	report
April 9, 2003	Rainbow Trout	3,260	–	report
April 1, 2002	Rainbow Trout	3,220	–	report
April 18, 2001	Rainbow Trout	1,500	–	report
April 5, 2001	Rainbow Trout	1,500	–	report
April 17, 2000	Rainbow Trout	1,570	–	report
April 17, 2000	Rainbow Trout	1,500	–	report
April 14, 1999	Rainbow Trout	1,480	–	report
April 5, 1999	Rainbow Trout	1,460	–	report
March 24, 1998	Rainbow Trout	1,500	–	report
March 24, 1998	Rainbow Trout	1,466	–	report
March 31, 1997	Rainbow Trout	1,549	–	report
March 6, 1997	Rainbow Trout	1,499	–	report
March 25, 1996	Rainbow Trout	1,770	–	report
March 25, 1996	Rainbow Trout	1,790	–	report
September 28, 1995	Rainbow Trout	500	–	report
March 21, 1995	Rainbow Trout	3,999	–	report
April 5, 1994	Rainbow Trout	3,950	–	report
April 8, 1993	Rainbow Trout	3,240	–	report
April 1, 1992	Rainbow Trout	4,000	–	report
April 11, 1991	Rainbow Trout	3,340	–	report
March 28, 1990	Rainbow Trout	3,499	–	report
April 10, 1989	Rainbow Trout	4,400	–	report
May 4, 1988	Rainbow Trout	4,000	–	report
March 31, 1987	Rainbow Trout	4,000	–	report
April 22, 1986	Rainbow Trout	3,690	–	report
April 23, 1985	Rainbow Trout	3,500	–	report
April 9, 1984	Rainbow Trout	2,900	–	report
March 31, 1983	Rainbow Trout	3,500	–	report
April 19, 1982	Rainbow Trout	3,300	–	report
April 22, 1981	Rainbow Trout	3,000	–	report
May 5, 1980	Rainbow Trout	3,500	–	report
April 6, 1979	Rainbow Trout	3,500	–	report

Access and facts

Facilities: restrooms

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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 Harwood Lake?

Fishing Harwood Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 55 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 31, 2026.

When is Harwood Lake stocked?

Last stocked March 31, 2026. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1979, most often in March and April. About 1,358 reported fish per acre, the most of 6 lakes in Cass County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How do you get on Harwood Lake?

Facilities include restrooms.

Which lakes near Harwood Lake were stocked more recently?

Diamond Lake (11 mi) was stocked more recently.

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