Smallwood Lake fishing

Smallwood Lake fishing: not stocked since June 19, 2019. It was stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye on a reservoir. Also recorded: Bluegill, Black Crappie, Yellow Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, and 6 more. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and Northern Pike.

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Last stocked
June 19, 2019
· Walleye
Plants on record
8
Since 1996
Species stocked
2 (+12 also recorded)
Surface acres
253.5

Fish at Smallwood Lake

2 stocked · 12 confirmed present

Muskellunge Stocked · 7 plants · last November 1, 2018 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked November 1, 2018 · 7 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Muskellunge species guide
Walleye Stocked · 1 plant · last June 19, 2019 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked June 19, 2019 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

How Smallwood Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 113 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 6 lakes in Gladwin County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1996

550

Fish stocked in 2004

950

Fish stocked in 2006

936

Fish stocked in 2009

450

Fish stocked in 2012

300

Fish stocked in 2015

348

Fish stocked in 2018

348

Fish stocked in 2019

24,819

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 19, 2019Walleye24,819–report
November 1, 2018Muskellunge348–report
October 29, 2015Muskellunge348–report
November 2, 2012Muskellunge300–report
October 15, 2009Muskellunge450–report
September 18, 2006Muskellunge936–report
November 2, 2004Muskellunge950–report
September 13, 1996Muskellunge550–report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Gladwin

There is no DNR launch on this Tittabawassee River impoundment at White Star, about 6 miles east of Gladwin. DNR says the public launches at the private marina or gets on through private resorts. Shorelines are high-banked with fairly steep drop-offs to about 28 ft.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.

Nearest lakes

Wiggins Lake 9.6 mi last stocked June 16, 2026 Ross Lake 9.9 mi last stocked November 9, 2016 Lake Lancer 10.1 mi last stocked June 16, 2026 Pratt Lake 10.2 mi last stocked June 16, 2026 Hoister Lake 15.4 mi last stocked April 27, 2020

Common questions

What fish are at Smallwood Lake?

Fishing Smallwood Lake usually means Muskellunge: Muskellunge accounts for 7 of 8 plants on record, ahead of Walleye. Muskellunge was last stocked November 1, 2018. Walleye was last stocked June 19, 2019. Bluegill, Black Crappie, Yellow Bullhead, and Brown Bullhead, plus 8 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Smallwood Lake stocked?

Not stocked since June 19, 2019. About 113 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 6 lakes in Gladwin County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 16 years between 1996 and 2019.

How do you get on Smallwood Lake?

The nearest town is Gladwin. There is no DNR launch on this Tittabawassee River impoundment at White Star, about 6 miles east of Gladwin. DNR says the public launches at the private marina or gets on through private resorts. Shorelines are high-banked with fairly steep drop-offs to about 28 ft.

Which lakes near Smallwood Lake were stocked more recently?

Wiggins Lake (9.6 mi), Lake Lancer (10.1 mi), Pratt Lake (10.2 mi), and Hoister Lake (15.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Wiggins Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Lake Lancer is also stocked with Walleye, and Pratt Lake is also stocked with Walleye.

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