Paulding Pond fishing

Paulding Pond fishing: not stocked since May 9, 2013. It was stocked with Brown Trout and Brook Trout. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
May 9, 2013
· Brook Trout
Plants on record
29
Since 1979
Species recorded
2
Surface acres
10.1

Fish at Paulding Pond

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brown Trout Stocked · 20 plants · last May 11, 2004 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 11, 2004 · 20 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide
Brook Trout Stocked · 9 plants · last May 9, 2013 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 9, 2013 · 9 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

How Paulding Pond is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 1,716 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 8 lakes in Ontonagon County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

500

Fish stocked in 1980

380

Fish stocked in 1981

500

Fish stocked in 1982

650

Fish stocked in 1983

700

Fish stocked in 1984

450

Fish stocked in 1985

460

Fish stocked in 1986

550

Fish stocked in 1987

580

Fish stocked in 1988

700

Fish stocked in 1989

700

Fish stocked in 1990

700

Fish stocked in 1991

700

Fish stocked in 1992

690

Fish stocked in 1993

700

Fish stocked in 1994

700

Fish stocked in 1995

640

Fish stocked in 2002

750

Fish stocked in 2003

698

Fish stocked in 2004

700

Fish stocked in 2005

600

Fish stocked in 2006

495

Fish stocked in 2007

524

Fish stocked in 2008

558

Fish stocked in 2009

569

Fish stocked in 2010

600

Fish stocked in 2011

564

Fish stocked in 2012

450

Fish stocked in 2013

524

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 9, 2013Brook Trout524–report
April 20, 2012Brook Trout450–report
May 4, 2011Brook Trout564–report
April 22, 2010Brook Trout600–report
May 4, 2009Brook Trout569–report
May 2, 2008Brook Trout558–report
April 24, 2007Brook Trout524–report
May 1, 2006Brook Trout495–report
April 28, 2005Brook Trout600–report
May 11, 2004Brown Trout700–report
May 15, 2003Brown Trout698–report
November 5, 2002Brown Trout750–report
May 2, 1995Brown Trout640–report
May 16, 1994Brown Trout700–report
June 14, 1993Brown Trout700–report
May 6, 1992Brown Trout690–report
May 10, 1991Brown Trout700–report
June 5, 1990Brown Trout700–report
May 17, 1989Brown Trout700–report
May 11, 1988Brown Trout700–report
May 20, 1987Brown Trout580–report
June 6, 1986Brown Trout550–report
June 6, 1985Brown Trout460–report
May 30, 1984Brown Trout450–report
June 6, 1983Brown Trout700–report
May 18, 1982Brown Trout650–report
June 11, 1981Brown Trout500–report
May 28, 1980Brown Trout380–report
June 20, 1979Brown Trout500–report

Access and facts

Nearest town
Paulding, MI
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 Paulding Pond?

Fishing Paulding Pond usually means Brown Trout: Brown Trout accounts for 20 of 29 plants on record, ahead of Brook Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked May 11, 2004. Brook Trout was last stocked May 9, 2013.

When is Paulding Pond stocked?

Not stocked since May 9, 2013. About 1,716 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 8 lakes in Ontonagon County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001.

How do you get on Paulding Pond?

The nearest town is Paulding, MI. Facilities include restrooms.

Which lakes near Paulding Pond were stocked more recently?

Beatons Lake (9.9 mi) and Killdeer Lake (10.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Killdeer Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.

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