Brook Trout Stocked · 28 plants · last April 27, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk Section Four Lake fishing
Section Four Lake fishing is stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout on a natural lake. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1982, most often in April and November. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- April 27, 2026
- · Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 31
- Since 1982
- Species recorded
- 2
- Surface acres
- 2.5
Fish at Section Four Lake
Brook Trout Stocked · 28 plants · last April 27, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Brown Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last April 29, 1992 Best: dawn, day, dusk Section Four Lake was historically used by the state Fisheries Division as a research pond for cold-water fish species. The DNR stocked the pond with brook and rainbow trout. Fishing is now permitted in the summer months, with fish to be caught on a lure or fly. (gaylordmichigan.net, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Section Four Lake is stocked
About 1,790 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 15 lakes in Otsego County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1982
260
Fish stocked in 1985
250
Fish stocked in 1992
300
Fish stocked in 2007
150
Fish stocked in 2008
169
Fish stocked in 2009
169
Fish stocked in 2010
204
Fish stocked in 2011
180
Fish stocked in 2012
110
Fish stocked in 2013
150
Fish stocked in 2014
188
Fish stocked in 2015
144
Fish stocked in 2016
169
Fish stocked in 2017
195
Fish stocked in 2018
217
Fish stocked in 2019
234
Fish stocked in 2021
243
Fish stocked in 2022
245
Fish stocked in 2023
226
Fish stocked in 2024
226
Fish stocked in 2025
225
Fish stocked in 2026
220
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2026 | Brook Trout | 220 | – | report |
| April 30, 2025 | Brook Trout | 225 | – | report |
| April 15, 2024 | Brook Trout | 226 | – | report |
| May 4, 2023 | Brook Trout | 226 | – | report |
| November 29, 2022 | Brook Trout | 25 | – | report |
| May 9, 2022 | Brook Trout | 220 | – | report |
| November 9, 2021 | Brook Trout | 25 | – | report |
| April 13, 2021 | Brook Trout | 218 | – | report |
| November 8, 2019 | Brook Trout | 25 | – | report |
| April 29, 2019 | Brook Trout | 209 | – | report |
| May 16, 2018 | Brook Trout | 217 | – | report |
| November 7, 2017 | Brook Trout | 25 | – | report |
| April 24, 2017 | Brook Trout | 170 | – | report |
| May 3, 2016 | Brook Trout | 169 | – | report |
| November 17, 2015 | Brook Trout | 24 | – | report |
| May 15, 2015 | Brook Trout | 120 | – | report |
| October 28, 2014 | Brook Trout | 20 | – | report |
| May 8, 2014 | Brook Trout | 168 | – | report |
| April 30, 2013 | Brook Trout | 150 | – | report |
| April 23, 2012 | Brook Trout | 110 | – | report |
| April 19, 2011 | Brook Trout | 180 | – | report |
| November 3, 2010 | Brook Trout | 24 | – | report |
| April 13, 2010 | Brook Trout | 180 | – | report |
| April 23, 2009 | Brook Trout | 169 | – | report |
| April 16, 2008 | Brook Trout | 169 | – | report |
| April 23, 2007 | Brook Trout | 150 | – | report |
| April 29, 1992 | Brown Trout | 100 | – | report |
| April 28, 1992 | Brown Trout | 100 | – | report |
| April 27, 1992 | Brown Trout | 100 | – | report |
| October 8, 1985 | Brook Trout | 250 | – | report |
| November 9, 1982 | Brook Trout | 260 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Vanderbilt
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Section Four Lake
Section Four is bitterly cold year round. (gaylordmichigan.net, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Section Four Lake?
Fishing Section Four Lake usually means Brook Trout: Brook Trout accounts for 28 of 31 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked April 27, 2026. Brown Trout was last stocked April 29, 1992.
When is Section Four Lake stocked?
Last stocked April 27, 2026. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1982, most often in April and November. About 1,790 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 15 lakes in Otsego County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 23 years between 1982 and 2026.
Which lakes near Section Four Lake were stocked more recently?
South Twin Lake (1.6 mi), West Lost Lake (1.7 mi), and North Twin Lake (1.7 mi) were stocked more recently. South Twin Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout and Brook Trout, West Lost Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout, and North Twin Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout and Brook Trout.