Channel Catfish Stocked · 3 plants · last September 23, 2009 Best: dusk, night Newburgh Lake fishing
Newburgh Lake fishing: not stocked since September 23, 2009. It was stocked with Channel Catfish on a reservoir. Also recorded: Bluegill. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill.
- Last stocked
- September 23, 2009
- · Channel Catfish
- Plants on record
- 3
- Since 2000
- Species stocked
- 1 (+1 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 92.9
Fish at Newburgh Lake
Channel Catfish Stocked · 3 plants · last September 23, 2009 Best: dusk, night 
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guideHow Newburgh Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 7 years between 2000 and 2009.
Fish stocked in 2000
1,501
Fish stocked in 2003
1,003
Fish stocked in 2009
1,454
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2009 | Channel Catfish | 1,454 | – | report |
| September 23, 2003 | Channel Catfish | 1,003 | – | report |
| September 26, 2000 | Channel Catfish | 1,501 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Livonia, MI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Middle Rouge River mill impoundment in Wayne County's Hines Park. Fish from the two piers at Newburgh Pointe or from Sumac Point, both off Hines Drive just west of Newburgh Road in Livonia.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Newburgh Lake
According to Wayne County, Newburgh Lake is a great place for fishing bluegill, bass and other pan fish. (waynecountymi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Newburgh Lake?
Fishing Newburgh Lake usually means Channel Catfish. All 3 plants on record are Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish was last stocked September 23, 2009. Bluegill is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Newburgh Lake stocked?
Not stocked since September 23, 2009. No plants recorded in 7 years between 2000 and 2009.
How do you get on Newburgh Lake?
The nearest town is Livonia, MI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Middle Rouge River mill impoundment in Wayne County's Hines Park. Fish from the two piers at Newburgh Pointe or from Sumac Point, both off Hines Drive just west of Newburgh Road in Livonia.
Which lakes near Newburgh Lake were stocked more recently?
Kent Lake (16.2 mi), Union Lake (16.6 mi), and Cass Lake (17 mi) were stocked more recently.