Northern Pike Stocked · 9 plants · last September 17, 2003 Best: dawn, day, dusk North Scott Lake fishing
North Scott Lake fishing: not stocked since September 17, 2003. It was stocked with Northern Pike. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- September 17, 2003
- · Northern Pike
- Plants on record
- 9
- Since 1984
- Species recorded
- 1
- Surface acres
- 76.4
Fish at North Scott Lake
Northern Pike Stocked · 9 plants · last September 17, 2003 Best: dawn, day, dusk How North Scott Lake is stocked
About 234 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 12 lakes in Van Buren County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1984
1,500
Fish stocked in 1986
2,002
Fish stocked in 1988
2,000
Fish stocked in 1990
3,000
Fish stocked in 1991
6,000
Fish stocked in 1992
3,000
Fish stocked in 2003
373
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2003 | Northern Pike | 204 | – | report |
| September 17, 2003 | Northern Pike | 169 | – | report |
| June 2, 1992 | Northern Pike | 3,000 | – | report |
| May 8, 1991 | Northern Pike | 6,000 | – | report |
| May 11, 1990 | Northern Pike | 3,000 | – | report |
| May 11, 1988 | Northern Pike | 2,000 | – | report |
| May 30, 1986 | Northern Pike | 1,000 | – | report |
| May 27, 1986 | Northern Pike | 1,002 | – | report |
| June 4, 1984 | Northern Pike | 1,500 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Bloomingdale
- Facilities
- restrooms
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 North Scott Lake?
Fishing North Scott Lake usually means Northern Pike. All 9 plants on record are Northern Pike. Northern Pike was last stocked September 17, 2003.
When is North Scott Lake stocked?
Not stocked since September 17, 2003. About 234 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 12 lakes in Van Buren County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 13 years between 1984 and 2003.
How do you get on North Scott Lake?
The nearest town is Bloomingdale. Facilities include restrooms.
Which lakes near North Scott Lake were stocked more recently?
Osterhout Lake (7.5 mi) and Maple Lake (9 mi) were stocked more recently.