Walleye Stocked · 18 plants · last July 9, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night Pontiac Lake fishing
Pontiac Lake fishing is stocked with Tiger Muskie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, and Walleye on a reservoir. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1979, most often in June and November. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.
- Last stocked
- July 9, 2026
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 29
- Since 1979
- Species recorded
- 5
- Surface acres
- 632.7
Fish at Pontiac Lake
Walleye Stocked · 18 plants · last July 9, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Channel Catfish Stocked · 5 plants · last September 25, 2012 Best: dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 2 plants · last July 15, 1982 Best: dawn, dusk 
Northern Pike Stocked · 2 plants · last April 19, 1982 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 2 plants · last August 11, 1980 Last stocked August 11, 1980 · 2 plants
Tiger Muskie species guidePontiac Lake is a public lake. It has many fish species, such as Carp, Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Sunfish, Bowfin, Walleye and Yellow Perch. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Pontiac Lake is stocked
About 2,263 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 17 lakes in Oakland County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
1,200
Fish stocked in 1980
1,200
Fish stocked in 1982
1,204,326
Fish stocked in 1995
10,061
Fish stocked in 1996
8,000
Fish stocked in 1997
12,500
Fish stocked in 2001
4,000
Fish stocked in 2011
13,288
Fish stocked in 2012
1,515
Fish stocked in 2014
30,326
Fish stocked in 2016
33,788
Fish stocked in 2017
3,178
Fish stocked in 2019
1,217
Fish stocked in 2021
100
Fish stocked in 2022
238
Fish stocked in 2023
35,845
Fish stocked in 2024
29,562
Fish stocked in 2025
35
Fish stocked in 2026
41,131
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | Walleye | 15,163 | – | report |
| July 8, 2026 | Walleye | 25,968 | – | report |
| November 3, 2025 | Walleye | 35 | – | report |
| June 25, 2024 | Walleye | 29,562 | – | report |
| June 27, 2023 | Walleye | 6,354 | – | report |
| June 13, 2023 | Walleye | 29,491 | – | report |
| November 14, 2022 | Walleye | 238 | – | report |
| November 23, 2021 | Walleye | 80 | – | report |
| November 23, 2021 | Walleye | 20 | – | report |
| October 28, 2019 | Walleye | 872 | – | report |
| October 28, 2019 | Walleye | 284 | – | report |
| October 28, 2019 | Walleye | 61 | – | report |
| November 7, 2017 | Walleye | 3,178 | – | report |
| June 2, 2016 | Walleye | 6,809 | – | report |
| June 2, 2016 | Walleye | 9,078 | – | report |
| June 1, 2016 | Walleye | 17,901 | – | report |
| June 24, 2014 | Walleye | 30,326 | – | report |
| September 25, 2012 | Channel Catfish | 1,515 | – | report |
| November 8, 2011 | Walleye | 13,288 | – | report |
| September 26, 2001 | Channel Catfish | 4,000 | – | report |
| September 25, 1997 | Channel Catfish | 12,500 | – | report |
| September 25, 1996 | Channel Catfish | 8,000 | – | report |
| October 11, 1995 | Channel Catfish | 10,061 | – | report |
| July 15, 1982 | Largemouth Bass | 2,176 | – | report |
| April 19, 1982 | Northern Pike | 600,000 | – | report |
| April 19, 1982 | Northern Pike | 600,000 | – | report |
| April 8, 1982 | Largemouth Bass | 2,150 | – | report |
| August 11, 1980 | Tiger Muskie | 1,200 | – | report |
| July 10, 1979 | Tiger Muskie | 1,200 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Waterford, MI
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms, dock
A 1926 impoundment on the Huron River. The DNR day-use area off Williams Lake Road has a four-lane paved ramp, two universally accessible fishing piers and a beach; a gravel carry-down launch is on Tackles Drive. The park campground has 176 sites.
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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 Pontiac Lake?
Fishing Pontiac Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 18 of 29 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 3 more. Walleye was last stocked July 9, 2026. Channel Catfish was last stocked September 25, 2012. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 15, 1982. Northern Pike was last stocked April 19, 1982. 1 more species is on the stocking report.
When is Pontiac Lake stocked?
Last stocked July 9, 2026. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1979, most often in June and November. About 2,263 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 17 lakes in Oakland County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 29 years between 1979 and 2026.
How do you get on Pontiac Lake?
The nearest town is Waterford, MI. Facilities include camping, restrooms, and dock. A 1926 impoundment on the Huron River. The DNR day-use area off Williams Lake Road has a four-lane paved ramp, two universally accessible fishing piers and a beach; a gravel carry-down launch is on Tackles Drive. The park campground has 176 sites.