Lake Cadillac fishing

Lake Cadillac fishing has Walleye on the stocking report. It is stocked about once a year since 2004, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night as the active times.

Lake Cadillac
Photo: Notorious4life, CC0
Last stocked
June 26, 2026
· Walleye
Plants on record
22
Since 2004
Species recorded
1
Surface acres
1,165.3

Fish at Lake Cadillac

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 22 plants · last June 26, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked June 26, 2026 · 22 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

How Lake Cadillac is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 2,607 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 4 lakes in Wexford County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2004

67,549

Fish stocked in 2006

2,316,416

Fish stocked in 2008

28,583

Fish stocked in 2011

14,867

Fish stocked in 2012

71,834

Fish stocked in 2014

18,648

Fish stocked in 2016

59,857

Fish stocked in 2018

70,375

Fish stocked in 2022

52,699

Fish stocked in 2024

272,065

Fish stocked in 2026

65,155

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 26, 2026Walleye65,155–report
June 20, 2024Walleye72,065–report
April 26, 2024Walleye200,000–report
June 8, 2022Walleye52,699–report
June 1, 2018Walleye29,000–report
May 31, 2018Walleye41,375–report
June 22, 2016Walleye30,222–report
June 3, 2016Walleye29,635–report
June 19, 2014Walleye1,087–report
June 17, 2014Walleye17,561–report
June 14, 2012Walleye12,148–report
May 31, 2012Walleye59,686–report
June 30, 2011Walleye14,867–report
October 17, 2008Walleye5,807–report
October 15, 2008Walleye9,620–report
October 14, 2008Walleye13,156–report
November 21, 2006Walleye15,839–report
November 1, 2006Walleye577–report
May 2, 2006Walleye2,300,000–report
June 11, 2004Walleye4,498–report
June 10, 2004Walleye11,007–report
June 10, 2004Walleye52,044–report

Access and facts

Nearest town
Cadillac
Facilities
restrooms, dock, camping

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

About Lake Cadillac

In 2005, infestations of Eurasian water milfoil were discovered. During the summer, over a quarter of the lake's surface area became inhabited by the milfoil. Treatments for the invasive began in 2006. In 2007 the infestation was brought down to acceptable levels. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed October 5, 2026)

Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.

Photo of Lake Cadillac
Notorious4life, CC0
Photo of Lake Cadillac
Christian Collins, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo of Lake Cadillac
Christian Collins, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public land at Lake Cadillac

Lake Cadillac is 0.6 miles outside the edge of Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park.

It is 0.6 miles outside the edge of White Pine Trail State Park.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

What fish are at Lake Cadillac?

Fishing Lake Cadillac usually means Walleye. All 22 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked June 26, 2026.

When is Lake Cadillac stocked?

Last stocked June 26, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 2004, most often in May and June. About 2,607 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 4 lakes in Wexford County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 12 years between 2004 and 2026.

How do you get on Lake Cadillac?

The nearest town is Cadillac. Facilities include restrooms, dock, and camping.

Which lakes near Lake Cadillac were stocked more recently?

Lake Missaukee (11.1 mi) was stocked more recently. Lake Missaukee is also stocked with Walleye.

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