Walleye Stocked · 10 plants · last June 22, 2023 Best: dawn, dusk, night Tippy Dam Pond fishing
Tippy Dam Pond fishing is stocked with Walleye and Channel Catfish on a reservoir. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Rock Bass, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, and 1 more. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2004, most often in June and September. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- June 18, 2024
- · Channel Catfish
- Plants on record
- 17
- Since 2004
- Species stocked
- 2 (+7 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 1,540
Fish at Tippy Dam Pond
Walleye Stocked · 10 plants · last June 22, 2023 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Channel Catfish Stocked · 7 plants · last June 18, 2024 Best: dusk, night 
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
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
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 guideHow Tippy Dam Pond is stocked
About 393 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 5 lakes in Manistee County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2004
65,891
Fish stocked in 2009
15,071
Fish stocked in 2011
49,935
Fish stocked in 2013
7,722
Fish stocked in 2014
88,128
Fish stocked in 2016
71,583
Fish stocked in 2018
134,515
Fish stocked in 2019
6,197
Fish stocked in 2021
76,726
Fish stocked in 2022
7,526
Fish stocked in 2023
74,899
Fish stocked in 2024
7,501
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2024 | Channel Catfish | 7,501 | – | report |
| June 22, 2023 | Walleye | 74,899 | – | report |
| June 23, 2022 | Channel Catfish | 7,526 | – | report |
| June 2, 2021 | Walleye | 76,726 | – | report |
| June 27, 2019 | Channel Catfish | 6,197 | – | report |
| June 21, 2018 | Walleye | 53,453 | – | report |
| June 15, 2018 | Walleye | 81,062 | – | report |
| June 30, 2016 | Channel Catfish | 6,903 | – | report |
| June 22, 2016 | Walleye | 20,430 | – | report |
| June 13, 2016 | Walleye | 44,250 | – | report |
| June 5, 2014 | Walleye | 60,000 | – | report |
| June 4, 2014 | Walleye | 28,128 | – | report |
| June 27, 2013 | Channel Catfish | 7,722 | – | report |
| June 7, 2011 | Walleye | 49,935 | – | report |
| September 30, 2009 | Channel Catfish | 15,071 | – | report |
| September 28, 2004 | Channel Catfish | 14,950 | – | report |
| June 10, 2004 | Walleye | 50,941 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Wellston
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock, camping
Three public launches: the MDNR ramp at the Tippy Dam Pond campground just north of the dam (1 lane, pier, vault toilet, about 6 trailer spaces), a USFS launch at Red Bridge on Coates Highway at the upper end, and a Norman Township launch off Snyder Road on the Pine River arm.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Tippy Dam Pond
Crowds can be expected during the fall salmon run, as anglers line the banks shoulder to shoulder. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Nearest lakes
Camping near Tippy Dam Pond
Campgrounds within 15 miles of Tippy Dam Pond's mapped point, nearest first: Sand Lake Recreation Area camping (6.4 miles), Peterson Bridge Campground (8.1 miles), and Seaton Creek Recreation Area camping (9.4 miles), each with its own campground page on campgroundsdb.com.
Straight-line distances.
Common questions
What fish are at Tippy Dam Pond?
Fishing Tippy Dam Pond usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 10 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish. Walleye was last stocked June 22, 2023. Channel Catfish was last stocked June 18, 2024. Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Tippy Dam Pond stocked?
Last stocked June 18, 2024. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2004, most often in June and September. About 393 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 5 lakes in Manistee County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 9 years between 2004 and 2024.
How do you get on Tippy Dam Pond?
The nearest town is Wellston. Facilities include restrooms, dock, and camping. Three public launches: the MDNR ramp at the Tippy Dam Pond campground just north of the dam (1 lane, pier, vault toilet, about 6 trailer spaces), a USFS launch at Red Bridge on Coates Highway at the upper end, and a Norman Township launch off Snyder Road on the Pine River arm.
Which lakes near Tippy Dam Pond were stocked more recently?
Hodenpyl Dam Pond (11.5 mi) and Portage Lake (16 mi) were stocked more recently. Hodenpyl Dam Pond is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Walleye and Portage Lake is also stocked with Walleye.