Rainbow Trout Stocked · 30 plants · last April 8, 2008 Best: dawn, dusk Shavehead Lake fishing
Shavehead Lake fishing: not stocked since April 8, 2008. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout on a natural lake. Also recorded: Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Cisco, Black Crappie, Rock Bass, Yellow Perch, and 7 more. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and Northern Pike, and dawn, dusk, and night for Black Crappie and Rock Bass.
- Last stocked
- April 8, 2008
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 30
- Since 1981
- Species stocked
- 1 (+13 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 297.8
Fish at Shavehead Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 30 plants · last April 8, 2008 Best: dawn, 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
Cisco Confirmed present 
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide Warmouth Confirmed present
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide Green Sunfish Confirmed present
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Longnose Gar Confirmed present Best: day Best: day
Longnose Gar species guide Spotted Gar Confirmed present
Bowfin Confirmed present Best: day, night Best: day, night
Bowfin species guideHow Shavehead Lake is stocked
About 841 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 6 lakes in Cass County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1981
7,000
Fish stocked in 1982
9,800
Fish stocked in 1983
11,500
Fish stocked in 1984
7,800
Fish stocked in 1985
11,500
Fish stocked in 1986
12,700
Fish stocked in 1987
14,500
Fish stocked in 1988
14,500
Fish stocked in 1989
12,590
Fish stocked in 1990
14,497
Fish stocked in 1991
10,600
Fish stocked in 1992
14,491
Fish stocked in 1993
10,099
Fish stocked in 1994
14,000
Fish stocked in 1995
14,488
Fish stocked in 1996
11,847
Fish stocked in 1997
11,838
Fish stocked in 1998
7,060
Fish stocked in 1999
7,100
Fish stocked in 2000
7,655
Fish stocked in 2001
2,890
Fish stocked in 2002
3,180
Fish stocked in 2003
3,070
Fish stocked in 2004
3,198
Fish stocked in 2005
3,516
Fish stocked in 2006
2,888
Fish stocked in 2007
3,099
Fish stocked in 2008
2,890
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 2,890 | – | report |
| April 3, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 3,099 | – | report |
| April 3, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 2,888 | – | report |
| April 20, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 3,516 | – | report |
| April 8, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 3,198 | – | report |
| April 10, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 3,070 | – | report |
| April 3, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 3,180 | – | report |
| April 5, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 2,890 | – | report |
| April 4, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 7,655 | – | report |
| April 6, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 7,100 | – | report |
| March 30, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 7,060 | – | report |
| March 31, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 6,089 | – | report |
| March 6, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 5,749 | – | report |
| March 25, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 6,011 | – | report |
| March 25, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 5,836 | – | report |
| March 21, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 14,488 | – | report |
| April 4, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 14,000 | – | report |
| April 8, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 10,099 | – | report |
| April 2, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 14,491 | – | report |
| April 11, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 10,600 | – | report |
| March 28, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 14,497 | – | report |
| April 10, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 12,590 | – | report |
| May 11, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 14,500 | – | report |
| March 31, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 14,500 | – | report |
| May 21, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 12,700 | – | report |
| April 4, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 11,500 | – | report |
| April 9, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 7,800 | – | report |
| April 1, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 11,500 | – | report |
| April 21, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 9,800 | – | report |
| April 22, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 7,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Cassopolis
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 Shavehead Lake?
Fishing Shavehead Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 30 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 8, 2008. Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Cisco, and Black Crappie, plus 9 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Shavehead Lake stocked?
Not stocked since April 8, 2008. About 841 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 6 lakes in Cass County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Which lakes near Shavehead Lake were stocked more recently?
Birch Lake (2.4 mi), Diamond Lake (7 mi), Harwood Lake (7.7 mi), and Cedar Lake (17 mi) were stocked more recently. Birch Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Harwood Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Cedar Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.