Union Lake fishing

Union Lake fishing: not stocked since June 7, 2022. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie, Northern Pike, Walleye, and Channel Catfish on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Redear Sunfish, and 5 more. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

Union Lake
Photo: Jamescarolinewiki, CC0
Last stocked
June 7, 2022
· Walleye
Plants on record
32
Since 1980
Species stocked
4 (+11 also recorded)
Surface acres
543.9

Fish at Union Lake

4 stocked · 11 confirmed present

Channel Catfish Stocked · 17 plants · last October 5, 2005 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked October 5, 2005 · 17 plants

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide
Walleye Stocked · 12 plants · last June 7, 2022 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked June 7, 2022 · 12 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Northern Pike Stocked · 2 plants · last April 28, 1988 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked April 28, 1988 · 2 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Northern Pike species guide

How Union Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

No plants recorded in 14 years between 1980 and 2022.

Fish stocked in 1980

1,100

Fish stocked in 1981

716,184

Fish stocked in 1983

600,000

Fish stocked in 1984

1,000,000

Fish stocked in 1987

9,000

Fish stocked in 1988

74,611

Fish stocked in 1989

3,300

Fish stocked in 1990

10,000

Fish stocked in 1991

12,000

Fish stocked in 1992

5,450

Fish stocked in 1994

175,000

Fish stocked in 1995

15,271

Fish stocked in 1996

4,500

Fish stocked in 1997

6,000

Fish stocked in 1998

4,922

Fish stocked in 1999

10,030

Fish stocked in 2000

4,435

Fish stocked in 2001

6,355

Fish stocked in 2002

7,877

Fish stocked in 2003

5,250

Fish stocked in 2004

7,376

Fish stocked in 2005

7,673

Fish stocked in 2012

8,200

Fish stocked in 2013

11,750

Fish stocked in 2014

500

Fish stocked in 2015

20,627

Fish stocked in 2016

1,000

Fish stocked in 2018

26,314

Fish stocked in 2022

26,176

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 7, 2022Walleye26,176–report
May 31, 2018Walleye26,314–report
May 26, 2016Walleye1,000–report
May 29, 2015Walleye750–report
May 29, 2015Walleye19,877–report
June 10, 2014Walleye500–report
May 31, 2013Walleye11,750–report
May 24, 2012Walleye8,200–report
October 5, 2005Channel Catfish7,673–report
October 6, 2004Channel Catfish7,376–report
September 18, 2003Channel Catfish5,250–report
September 25, 2002Channel Catfish7,877–report
September 20, 2001Channel Catfish6,355–report
September 21, 2000Channel Catfish4,435–report
October 14, 1999Channel Catfish10,030–report
October 7, 1998Channel Catfish4,922–report
October 8, 1997Channel Catfish6,000–report
October 9, 1996Channel Catfish4,500–report
July 12, 1995Channel Catfish15,271–report
May 3, 1994Walleye175,000–report
April 1, 1992Channel Catfish5,450–report
March 28, 1991Channel Catfish12,000–report
March 27, 1990Channel Catfish10,000–report
April 7, 1989Channel Catfish3,300–report
September 7, 1988Channel Catfish10,000–report
April 28, 1988Northern Pike64,611–report
April 15, 1987Channel Catfish9,000–report
April 23, 1984Walleye1,000,000–report
April 21, 1983Walleye600,000–report
April 16, 1981Walleye500,000–report
April 2, 1981Northern Pike216,184–report
August 18, 1980Tiger Muskie1,100–report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Union City
Facilities
restrooms, dock

The MDNR boating access site on the north shore has a concrete ramp, 1 pier, a vault toilet and parking for at least 10 vehicles with trailers. The lot fills on busy weekends.

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

About Union Lake

Photo of Union Lake
Jamescarolinewiki, CC0

Nearest lakes

Matteson Lake 8.5 mi last stocked October 28, 2025 Lee Lake 9.3 mi last stocked April 14, 1999 Cary Lake 11.1 mi last stocked April 1, 2026 Gilead Lake 17.8 mi last stocked April 18, 2005 Coldwater Lake 19.1 mi last stocked May 16, 2012

Common questions

What fish are at Union Lake?

Fishing Union Lake usually means Channel Catfish: Channel Catfish accounts for 17 of 32 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and 2 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked October 5, 2005. Walleye was last stocked June 7, 2022. Northern Pike was last stocked April 28, 1988. Tiger Muskie was last stocked August 18, 1980. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, and Black Crappie, plus 7 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Union Lake stocked?

Not stocked since June 7, 2022. No plants recorded in 14 years between 1980 and 2022.

How do you get on Union Lake?

The nearest town is Union City. Facilities include restrooms and dock. The MDNR boating access site on the north shore has a concrete ramp, 1 pier, a vault toilet and parking for at least 10 vehicles with trailers. The lot fills on busy weekends.

Which lakes near Union Lake were stocked more recently?

Matteson Lake (8.5 mi) and Cary Lake (11.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Matteson Lake is also stocked with Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, and Walleye.

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