Northern Pike Stocked · 4 plants · last May 29, 1985 Best: dawn, day, dusk Pratt Lake fishing
Pratt Lake fishing: not stocked since May 29, 1985. It was stocked with Northern Pike. Also recorded: Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Pumpkinseed, Yellow perch, Bowfin, and 2 more. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow perch, dawn and dusk for Largemouth bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Black crappie.
- Last stocked
- May 29, 1985
- · Northern Pike
- Plants on record
- 4
- Since 1983
- Species stocked
- 1 (+8 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 172.2
Fish at Pratt Lake
Northern Pike Stocked · 4 plants · last May 29, 1985 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth bass species guide
Black crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black crappie species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guide
Bowfin Confirmed present Best: day, night Best: day, night
Bowfin species guide
Brown bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown bullhead species guide
Hybrid sunfish Confirmed present How Pratt Lake is stocked
About 2,058 reported fish per acre, the most of 6 lakes in Kent County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1983
351,890
Fish stocked in 1985
2,512
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 1985 | Northern Pike | 2,512 | – | report |
| April 13, 1983 | Northern Pike | 229,289 | – | report |
| April 13, 1983 | Northern Pike | 22,064 | – | report |
| April 13, 1983 | Northern Pike | 100,537 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Lowell, MI
DNR launch on the northeast shore, reached by a dredged channel to the main basin. The ramp is hard-surfaced but shallow with a muck bottom beyond and no skid pier, so it suits kayaks, canoes and small flat-bottom boats. Parking for nine trailers; no restroom. Max depth 14 feet.
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
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 Pratt Lake?
Fishing Pratt Lake usually means Northern Pike. All 4 plants on record are Northern Pike. Northern Pike was last stocked May 29, 1985. Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, and Pumpkinseed, plus 4 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Pratt Lake stocked?
Not stocked since May 29, 1985. About 2,058 reported fish per acre, the most of 6 lakes in Kent County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1984.
How do you get on Pratt Lake?
The nearest town is Lowell, MI. DNR launch on the northeast shore, reached by a dredged channel to the main basin. The ramp is hard-surfaced but shallow with a muck bottom beyond and no skid pier, so it suits kayaks, canoes and small flat-bottom boats. Parking for nine trailers; no restroom. Max depth 14 feet.
Which lakes near Pratt Lake were stocked more recently?
Campau Lake (7 mi), Sessions Lake (10.7 mi), Murray Lake (10.9 mi), and Carter Lake (14.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Carter Lake is also stocked with Northern Pike.