Walleye Stocked · 10 plants · last June 3, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Intermediate Lake fishing
Intermediate Lake fishing has Walleye on the stocking report. Also recorded: Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, and Rock Bass. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 2006, most often in June and November. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Rock Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, and dawn and dusk for Muskellunge and Smallmouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- June 3, 2025
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 10
- Since 2006
- Species stocked
- 1 (+4 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 1,571.8
Fish at Intermediate Lake
Walleye Stocked · 10 plants · last June 3, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Muskellunge Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Muskellunge species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guideHow Intermediate Lake is stocked
About 328 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 5 lakes in Antrim County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2006
21,870
Fish stocked in 2011
74,664
Fish stocked in 2014
81,275
Fish stocked in 2016
77,066
Fish stocked in 2018
66,475
Fish stocked in 2021
2,339
Fish stocked in 2022
64,735
Fish stocked in 2023
50,866
Fish stocked in 2025
75,940
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2025 | Walleye | 75,940 | – | report |
| June 28, 2023 | Walleye | 50,866 | – | report |
| June 22, 2022 | Walleye | 64,735 | – | report |
| November 10, 2021 | Walleye | 843 | – | report |
| November 9, 2021 | Walleye | 1,496 | – | report |
| May 30, 2018 | Walleye | 66,475 | – | report |
| June 22, 2016 | Walleye | 77,066 | – | report |
| June 17, 2014 | Walleye | 81,275 | – | report |
| June 15, 2011 | Walleye | 74,664 | – | report |
| June 21, 2006 | Walleye | 21,870 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Central Lake
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
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 Intermediate Lake?
Fishing Intermediate Lake usually means Walleye. All 10 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked June 3, 2025. Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, and Rock Bass are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Intermediate Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 3, 2025. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 2006, most often in June and November. About 328 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 5 lakes in Antrim County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 11 years between 2006 and 2025.
How do you get on Intermediate Lake?
The nearest town is Central Lake. Facilities include restrooms and dock.
Which lakes near Intermediate Lake were stocked more recently?
Lake Bellaire (5.3 mi), Torch Lake (5.8 mi), Sixmile Lake (6.6 mi), and Elk Lake (13.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Bellaire is also stocked with Walleye and Sixmile Lake is also stocked with Walleye.