Brown Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last March 31, 1983 Best: dawn, day, dusk Orchard Lake fishing
Orchard Lake fishing: not stocked since March 31, 1983. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout on a natural lake. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout.
- Last stocked
- March 31, 1983
- · Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 5
- Since 1979
- Species recorded
- 2
- Surface acres
- 864.9
Fish at Orchard Lake
Brown Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last March 31, 1983 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last April 10, 1980 Best: dawn, dusk How Orchard Lake is stocked
About 112 reported fish per acre, 15th most of 17 lakes in Oakland County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
20,000
Fish stocked in 1980
20,000
Fish stocked in 1981
7,000
Fish stocked in 1982
10,000
Fish stocked in 1983
40,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 1983 | Brown Trout | 40,000 | – | report |
| May 4, 1982 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | – | report |
| May 8, 1981 | Brown Trout | 7,000 | – | report |
| April 10, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | – | report |
| May 24, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Orchard Lake Village
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Orchard Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Orchard Lake?
Fishing Orchard Lake usually means Brown Trout: Brown Trout accounts for 3 of 5 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked March 31, 1983. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 10, 1980.
When is Orchard Lake stocked?
Not stocked since March 31, 1983. About 112 reported fish per acre, 15th most of 17 lakes in Oakland County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How do you get on Orchard Lake?
The nearest town is Orchard Lake Village. Facilities include restrooms and dock.
Which lakes near Orchard Lake were stocked more recently?
Cass Lake (1.4 mi), Union Lake (3.5 mi), Crescent Lake (3.9 mi), and Pontiac Lake (7.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Cass Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout, Union Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout, and Crescent Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.