Lake Chemung fishing

Lake Chemung fishing is stocked with Walleye on a natural lake. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2019, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night as the active times.

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Last stocked
July 2, 2024
· Walleye
Plants on record
5
Since 2019
Species recorded
1
Surface acres
310.1

Fish at Lake Chemung

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 5 plants · last July 2, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked July 2, 2024 · 5 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

Anglers visiting Lake Chemung can bring their fishing pole to catch various species. This makes Lake Chemung a suitable place for fishing. (explorebrightonhowellarea.com, accessed October 5, 2026)

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

How Lake Chemung is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 452 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 8 lakes in Livingston County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2019

25,320

Fish stocked in 2021

23,251

Fish stocked in 2022

36,600

Fish stocked in 2023

37,375

Fish stocked in 2024

17,640

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 2, 2024Walleye17,640–report
June 29, 2023Walleye37,375–report
June 28, 2022Walleye36,600–report
June 22, 2021Walleye23,251–report
June 18, 2019Walleye25,320–report

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Howell
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 Lake Chemung?

Fishing Lake Chemung usually means Walleye. All 5 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked July 2, 2024.

When is Lake Chemung stocked?

Last stocked July 2, 2024. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2019, most often in June and July. About 452 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 8 lakes in Livingston County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2020.

How do you get on Lake Chemung?

The nearest town is Howell. Facilities include restrooms and dock.

Which lakes near Lake Chemung were stocked more recently?

Spring Mill Pond (9.1 mi) and Portage Lake (11.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Portage Lake is also stocked with Walleye.

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