Tipsico Lake fishing

Tipsico Lake fishing: not stocked since June 13, 1995. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie, Channel Catfish, and Northern Pike. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
June 13, 1995
· Northern Pike
Plants on record
8
Since 1981
Species recorded
3
Surface acres
246.1

Fish at Tipsico Lake

3 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Tiger Muskie Stocked · 5 plants · last September 29, 1988

Last stocked September 29, 1988 · 5 plants

Tiger Muskie species guide
Northern Pike Stocked · 2 plants · last June 13, 1995 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked June 13, 1995 · 2 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Northern Pike species guide
Channel Catfish Stocked · 1 plant · last October 1, 1981 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked October 1, 1981 · 1 plant

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide

How Tipsico Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 145 reported fish per acre, 14th most of 17 lakes in Oakland County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1981

20,729

Fish stocked in 1982

900

Fish stocked in 1984

680

Fish stocked in 1986

900

Fish stocked in 1988

900

Fish stocked in 1993

7,525

Fish stocked in 1995

4,000

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 13, 1995Northern Pike4,000–report
June 15, 1993Northern Pike7,525–report
September 29, 1988Tiger Muskie900–report
October 14, 1986Tiger Muskie900–report
August 27, 1984Tiger Muskie680–report
August 3, 1982Tiger Muskie900–report
October 1, 1981Channel Catfish19,729–report
July 23, 1981Tiger Muskie1,000–report

Access and facts

Facilities
dock, restrooms

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 Tipsico Lake?

Fishing Tipsico Lake usually means Tiger Muskie: Tiger Muskie accounts for 5 of 8 plants on record, ahead of Northern Pike and one more. Tiger Muskie was last stocked September 29, 1988. Northern Pike was last stocked June 13, 1995. Channel Catfish was last stocked October 1, 1981.

When is Tipsico Lake stocked?

Not stocked since June 13, 1995. About 145 reported fish per acre, 14th most of 17 lakes in Oakland County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 8 years between 1981 and 1995.

How do you get on Tipsico Lake?

Facilities include dock and restrooms.

Which lakes near Tipsico Lake were stocked more recently?

White Lake (6.5 mi), Lake Ponemah (7.7 mi), Big Lake (8 mi), and Lake Fenton (8.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Big Lake is also stocked with Tiger Muskie.

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