Tower Pond fishing

Tower Pond fishing: not stocked since September 27, 2016. It was stocked with Lake Sturgeon on a reservoir. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Brook Trout, Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and 1 more. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Brook Trout, and Yellow Perch, dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Black Crappie and Rock Bass.

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Last stocked
September 27, 2016
· Lake Sturgeon
Plants on record
29
Since 2014
Species stocked
1 (+7 also recorded)
Surface acres
78.8

Fish at Tower Pond

1 stocked · 7 confirmed present

Lake Sturgeon Stocked · 29 plants · last September 27, 2016

Last stocked September 27, 2016 · 29 plants

Lake Sturgeon species guide

How Tower Pond is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 734 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 6 lakes in Cheboygan County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2014

354

Fish stocked in 2015

19,089

Fish stocked in 2016

38,380

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 27, 2016Lake Sturgeon240–report
September 8, 2016Lake Sturgeon1–report
August 26, 2016Lake Sturgeon7–report
August 11, 2016Lake Sturgeon10–report
August 3, 2016Lake Sturgeon10–report
July 29, 2016Lake Sturgeon12–report
July 27, 2016Lake Sturgeon10–report
May 28, 2016Lake Sturgeon38,090–report
September 28, 2015Lake Sturgeon21–report
September 27, 2015Lake Sturgeon42–report
September 26, 2015Lake Sturgeon21–report
September 25, 2015Lake Sturgeon33–report
September 24, 2015Lake Sturgeon21–report
September 23, 2015Lake Sturgeon83–report
September 22, 2015Lake Sturgeon31–report
August 29, 2015Lake Sturgeon10–report
August 27, 2015Lake Sturgeon10–report
August 18, 2015Lake Sturgeon12–report
August 14, 2015Lake Sturgeon10–report
August 4, 2015Lake Sturgeon10–report
July 27, 2015Lake Sturgeon10–report
June 16, 2015Lake Sturgeon244–report
June 15, 2015Lake Sturgeon2,107–report
June 1, 2015Lake Sturgeon5,807–report
May 24, 2015Lake Sturgeon2,512–report
May 20, 2015Lake Sturgeon3,076–report
May 19, 2015Lake Sturgeon5,029–report
September 25, 2014Lake Sturgeon54–report
September 25, 2014Lake Sturgeon300–report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Tower

A small township park by the Tower township hall on the west shore has an unimproved small-boat launch. Anglers also reach the water at Tower Dam and at the old railroad trestle. Most of the pond is under 5 feet deep; a small, deeper basin sits between the trestle and the dam.

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

Nearest lakes

Kleber Pond 2 mi last stocked June 15, 2017 Hemlock Lake 12.2 mi last stocked April 27, 2026 West Lost Lake 12.8 mi last stocked April 30, 2026 North Twin Lake 13.3 mi last stocked April 30, 2026 South Twin Lake 13.4 mi last stocked April 30, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Tower Pond?

Fishing Tower Pond usually means Lake Sturgeon. All 29 plants on record are Lake Sturgeon. Lake Sturgeon was last stocked September 27, 2016. Northern Pike, Brook Trout, Yellow Perch, and Smallmouth Bass, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Tower Pond stocked?

Not stocked since September 27, 2016. About 734 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 6 lakes in Cheboygan County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How do you get on Tower Pond?

The nearest town is Tower. A small township park by the Tower township hall on the west shore has an unimproved small-boat launch. Anglers also reach the water at Tower Dam and at the old railroad trestle. Most of the pond is under 5 feet deep; a small, deeper basin sits between the trestle and the dam.

Which lakes near Tower Pond were stocked more recently?

Kleber Pond (2 mi), Hemlock Lake (12.2 mi), West Lost Lake (12.8 mi), North Twin Lake (13.3 mi), and South Twin Lake (13.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Kleber Pond is also stocked with Lake Sturgeon.

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