Lake Ferdelman fishing

Lake Ferdelman fishing: not stocked since April 29, 1993. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout. Also recorded: Bluegill and Rock Bass. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, and dawn, dusk, and night for Rock Bass.

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Last stocked
April 29, 1993
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
14
Since 1979
Species stocked
1 (+2 also recorded)
Surface acres
33.9

Fish at Lake Ferdelman

1 stocked · 2 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last April 29, 1993 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 29, 1993 · 14 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Lake Ferdelman is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 481 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 4 lakes in Presque Isle County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

900

Fish stocked in 1980

1,000

Fish stocked in 1982

1,000

Fish stocked in 1983

1,000

Fish stocked in 1984

950

Fish stocked in 1985

1,000

Fish stocked in 1986

1,000

Fish stocked in 1987

1,012

Fish stocked in 1988

1,500

Fish stocked in 1989

1,500

Fish stocked in 1990

1,500

Fish stocked in 1991

1,210

Fish stocked in 1992

1,498

Fish stocked in 1993

1,240

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 29, 1993Rainbow Trout1,240–report
May 15, 1992Rainbow Trout1,498–report
April 18, 1991Rainbow Trout1,210–report
April 17, 1990Rainbow Trout1,500–report
April 24, 1989Rainbow Trout1,500–report
May 9, 1988Rainbow Trout1,500–report
April 21, 1987Rainbow Trout1,012–report
April 17, 1986Rainbow Trout1,000–report
May 30, 1985Rainbow Trout1,000–report
May 15, 1984Rainbow Trout950–report
May 13, 1983Rainbow Trout1,000–report
May 25, 1982Rainbow Trout1,000–report
June 5, 1980Rainbow Trout1,000–report
June 12, 1979Rainbow Trout900–report

Access and facts

Nearest town
Millersburg
Facilities
restrooms

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

Nearest lakes

Ess Lake 8.5 mi last stocked June 21, 2024 Avalon Lake 9.1 mi last stocked April 22, 2026 Tower Pond 18.2 mi last stocked September 27, 2016 Kleber Pond 20.1 mi last stocked June 15, 2017 Lake Winyah 21.7 mi last stocked October 29, 2024

Common questions

What fish are at Lake Ferdelman?

Fishing Lake Ferdelman usually means Rainbow Trout. All 14 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 29, 1993. Bluegill and Rock Bass are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Lake Ferdelman stocked?

Not stocked since April 29, 1993. About 481 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 4 lakes in Presque Isle County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1981.

How do you get on Lake Ferdelman?

The nearest town is Millersburg. Facilities include restrooms.

Which lakes near Lake Ferdelman were stocked more recently?

Ess Lake (8.5 mi), Avalon Lake (9.1 mi), Tower Pond (18.2 mi), Kleber Pond (20.1 mi), and Lake Winyah (21.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Avalon Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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