Mott Lake fishing

Mott Lake fishing: not stocked since October 9, 1991. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie and Walleye on a reservoir. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night as the active times.

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Last stocked
October 9, 1991
· Tiger Muskie
Plants on record
13
Since 1979
Species recorded
2
Surface acres
684

Fish at Mott Lake

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 4 plants · last May 2, 1985 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked May 2, 1985 · 4 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

How Mott Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 4,259 reported fish per acre, the most of 6 lakes in Genesee County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

2,000

Fish stocked in 1980

2,000

Fish stocked in 1981

1,500

Fish stocked in 1982

1,501,500

Fish stocked in 1983

1,300

Fish stocked in 1985

1,400,910

Fish stocked in 1987

1,550

Fish stocked in 1991

2,600

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 9, 1991Tiger Muskie2,600–report
October 7, 1987Tiger Muskie1,550–report
September 25, 1985Tiger Muskie910–report
May 2, 1985Walleye600,000–report
May 2, 1985Walleye600,000–report
May 2, 1985Walleye200,000–report
August 9, 1983Tiger Muskie300–report
August 4, 1983Tiger Muskie1,000–report
September 8, 1982Tiger Muskie1,500–report
May 6, 1982Walleye1,500,000–report
July 23, 1981Tiger Muskie1,500–report
August 11, 1980Tiger Muskie2,000–report
July 10, 1979Tiger Muskie2,000–report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
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

Kearsley Reservoir 3.5 mi last stocked August 22, 1984 Holloway Reservoir 8.1 mi last stocked September 28, 1990 Murphy Lake 15.6 mi last stocked June 18, 2025 Algoe Lake 17.9 mi last stocked April 20, 1989 Strawberry Lake 18.1 mi last stocked June 27, 2017

Common questions

What fish are at Mott Lake?

Fishing Mott Lake usually means Tiger Muskie: Tiger Muskie accounts for 9 of 13 plants on record, ahead of Walleye. Tiger Muskie was last stocked October 9, 1991. Walleye was last stocked May 2, 1985.

When is Mott Lake stocked?

Not stocked since October 9, 1991. About 4,259 reported fish per acre, the most of 6 lakes in Genesee County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1984, 1986, 1988, 1989, and 1990.

How do you get on Mott Lake?

Facilities include restrooms.

Which lakes near Mott Lake were stocked more recently?

Murphy Lake (15.6 mi) and Strawberry Lake (18.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Murphy Lake is also stocked with Tiger Muskie and Walleye and Strawberry Lake is also stocked with Walleye.

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