Rogers Dam Pond fishing

Rogers Dam Pond fishing: not stocked since October 10, 1984. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie and Hybrid Sunfish on a reservoir. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, and 4 more. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Bluegill.

Rogers Dam Pond
Photo: Larry Pieniazek, CC BY-SA 4.0
Last stocked
October 10, 1984
· Hybrid Sunfish
Plants on record
3
Since 1980
Species stocked
2 (+10 also recorded)
Surface acres
336.3

Fish at Rogers Dam Pond

2 stocked · 10 confirmed present

Tiger Muskie Stocked · 2 plants · last September 25, 1980

Last stocked September 25, 1980 · 2 plants

Tiger Muskie species guide

How Rogers Dam Pond is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 191 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 5 lakes in Mecosta County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1980

4,800

Fish stocked in 1984

59,384

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 10, 1984Hybrid Sunfish59,384–report
September 25, 1980Tiger Muskie2,800–report
September 17, 1980Tiger Muskie2,000–report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Stanwood
Facilities
restrooms, dock

The only boat ramp is the DNR launch on the north shore off 11 Mile Rd: 1 lane, a pier, a vault toilet and room for about 15 to 18 vehicles, with some shore fishing. Consumers Energy's Ulrich Park on the west shore by the dam has an accessible fishing pier and picnic area.

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.

About Rogers Dam Pond

Photo of Rogers Dam Pond
Larry Pieniazek, CC BY-SA 4.0

Nearest lakes

Common questions

What fish are at Rogers Dam Pond?

Fishing Rogers Dam Pond usually means Tiger Muskie: Tiger Muskie accounts for 2 of 3 plants on record, ahead of Hybrid Sunfish. Tiger Muskie was last stocked September 25, 1980. Hybrid Sunfish was last stocked October 10, 1984. Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, and Black Crappie, plus 6 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Rogers Dam Pond stocked?

Not stocked since October 10, 1984. About 191 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 5 lakes in Mecosta County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1981, 1982, and 1983.

How do you get on Rogers Dam Pond?

The nearest town is Stanwood. Facilities include restrooms and dock. The only boat ramp is the DNR launch on the north shore off 11 Mile Rd: 1 lane, a pier, a vault toilet and room for about 15 to 18 vehicles, with some shore fishing. Consumers Energy's Ulrich Park on the west shore by the dam has an accessible fishing pier and picnic area.

Which lakes near Rogers Dam Pond were stocked more recently?

Hardy Dam Pond (9.5 mi), Chippewa Lake (12.6 mi), and Bills Lake (18.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Chippewa Lake is also stocked with Tiger Muskie.

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