Walleye Stocked · 9 plants · last June 12, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night Lake Orion fishing
Lake Orion fishing is stocked with Northern Pike and Walleye on a reservoir. It is stocked about 0.2 times a year since 1984, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.
- Last stocked
- June 12, 2024
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 10
- Since 1984
- Species recorded
- 2
- Surface acres
- 493.5
Fish at Lake Orion
Walleye Stocked · 9 plants · last June 12, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Northern Pike Stocked · 1 plant · last June 7, 1984 Best: dawn, day, dusk How Lake Orion is stocked
About 850 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 17 lakes in Oakland County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1984
14,000
Fish stocked in 2011
76,321
Fish stocked in 2013
72,702
Fish stocked in 2015
48,812
Fish stocked in 2017
52,516
Fish stocked in 2019
61,872
Fish stocked in 2022
40,664
Fish stocked in 2024
52,325
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2024 | Walleye | 52,325 | – | report |
| June 14, 2022 | Walleye | 40,664 | – | report |
| July 9, 2019 | Walleye | 61,872 | – | report |
| June 28, 2017 | Walleye | 9,931 | – | report |
| June 20, 2017 | Walleye | 42,585 | – | report |
| June 17, 2015 | Walleye | 48,812 | – | report |
| June 11, 2013 | Walleye | 40,736 | – | report |
| June 11, 2013 | Walleye | 31,966 | – | report |
| June 29, 2011 | Walleye | 76,321 | – | report |
| June 7, 1984 | Northern Pike | 14,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Lake Orion
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Lake Orion
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Common questions
What fish are at Lake Orion?
Fishing Lake Orion usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 9 of 10 plants on record, ahead of Northern Pike. Walleye was last stocked June 12, 2024. Northern Pike was last stocked June 7, 1984.
When is Lake Orion stocked?
Last stocked June 12, 2024. It is stocked about 0.2 times a year since 1984, most often in June and July. About 850 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 17 lakes in Oakland County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 33 years between 1984 and 2024.
How do you get on Lake Orion?
The nearest town is Lake Orion. Facilities include restrooms and dock.
Which lakes near Lake Orion were stocked more recently?
Lakeville Lake (6.2 mi) was stocked more recently. Lakeville Lake is also stocked with Walleye.