Rainbow Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last March 27, 1990 Best: dawn, dusk Union Lake fishing
Union Lake fishing: not stocked since June 27, 2023. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout, Splake, Brown Trout, and Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Rock Bass, Yellow Perch, and 3 more. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Northern Pike, and Bluegill, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Rock Bass, and Black Crappie.
- Last stocked
- June 27, 2023
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 41
- Since 1979
- Species stocked
- 4 (+9 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 474.4
Fish at Union Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last March 27, 1990 Best: dawn, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 16 plants · last June 27, 2023 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Splake Stocked · 8 plants · last March 21, 1990 Last stocked March 21, 1990 · 8 plants
Splake species guide
Brown Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last September 25, 1984 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill 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
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Bowfin Confirmed present Best: day, night Best: day, night
Bowfin species guide
Cisco Confirmed present Union Lake is a 465-acre lake located in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It is considered one of the leading walleye fishing lakes in the state. This body of water is the third-deepest lake in Oakland County and provides a public boat-launch for access. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Union Lake is stocked
About 1,864 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 17 lakes in Oakland County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
14,000
Fish stocked in 1980
15,000
Fish stocked in 1981
17,000
Fish stocked in 1982
26,000
Fish stocked in 1983
29,920
Fish stocked in 1984
28,000
Fish stocked in 1985
37,230
Fish stocked in 1986
43,100
Fish stocked in 1987
23,000
Fish stocked in 1988
42,500
Fish stocked in 1989
23,000
Fish stocked in 1990
46,000
Fish stocked in 2011
98,597
Fish stocked in 2012
49,097
Fish stocked in 2014
70,567
Fish stocked in 2015
68,079
Fish stocked in 2017
73,258
Fish stocked in 2019
86,469
Fish stocked in 2022
40,567
Fish stocked in 2023
52,652
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2023 | Walleye | 52,652 | – | report |
| June 15, 2022 | Walleye | 20,432 | – | report |
| June 15, 2022 | Walleye | 20,135 | – | report |
| July 11, 2019 | Walleye | 15,446 | – | report |
| July 9, 2019 | Walleye | 71,023 | – | report |
| June 28, 2017 | Walleye | 24,711 | – | report |
| June 20, 2017 | Walleye | 24,942 | – | report |
| June 6, 2017 | Walleye | 23,605 | – | report |
| June 19, 2015 | Walleye | 13,700 | – | report |
| June 9, 2015 | Walleye | 33,392 | – | report |
| June 3, 2015 | Walleye | 3,632 | – | report |
| June 3, 2015 | Walleye | 9,345 | – | report |
| June 2, 2015 | Walleye | 8,010 | – | report |
| June 24, 2014 | Walleye | 70,567 | – | report |
| June 12, 2012 | Walleye | 49,097 | – | report |
| June 21, 2011 | Walleye | 98,597 | – | report |
| March 27, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 23,000 | – | report |
| March 21, 1990 | Splake | 23,000 | – | report |
| May 11, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 19,025 | – | report |
| April 10, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 3,975 | – | report |
| April 21, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 23,000 | – | report |
| March 28, 1988 | Splake | 19,500 | – | report |
| April 16, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 23,000 | – | report |
| May 19, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 23,000 | – | report |
| May 4, 1986 | Splake | 10,100 | – | report |
| April 22, 1986 | Splake | 10,000 | – | report |
| April 24, 1985 | Splake | 5,210 | – | report |
| April 24, 1985 | Splake | 9,000 | – | report |
| April 9, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 23,020 | – | report |
| September 25, 1984 | Brown Trout | 14,000 | – | report |
| April 25, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 14,000 | – | report |
| May 3, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 3,472 | – | report |
| April 13, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 22,428 | – | report |
| April 11, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 4,020 | – | report |
| April 23, 1982 | Splake | 7,000 | – | report |
| April 23, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 5,400 | – | report |
| April 21, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 13,600 | – | report |
| April 21, 1981 | Splake | 7,000 | – | report |
| April 2, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | – | report |
| May 28, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | – | report |
| May 30, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 14,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
The MDNR boating access site, run by Proud Lake Recreation Area, opened in 2022 at the southwest corner at Wise and Union Lake roads: 2 lanes, a pier, a vault toilet and 21 trailer spaces.
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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 Union Lake?
Fishing Union Lake is as likely for Rainbow Trout and Walleye. Each accounts for 16 of 41 plants on record. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 27, 1990. Walleye was last stocked June 27, 2023. Splake was last stocked March 21, 1990. Brown Trout was last stocked September 25, 1984. Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Bluegill, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Union Lake stocked?
Not stocked since June 27, 2023. About 1,864 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 17 lakes in Oakland County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 25 years between 1979 and 2023.
How do you get on Union Lake?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. Facilities include restrooms and dock. The MDNR boating access site, run by Proud Lake Recreation Area, opened in 2022 at the southwest corner at Wise and Union Lake roads: 2 lanes, a pier, a vault toilet and 21 trailer spaces.
Which lakes near Union Lake were stocked more recently?
Cass Lake (3.4 mi), Crescent Lake (3.4 mi), Pontiac Lake (4.5 mi), and Maceday Lake (6 mi) were stocked more recently. Cass Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Splake, Brown Trout, and Walleye, Crescent Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Walleye, Pontiac Lake is also stocked with Walleye, and Maceday Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Splake, and Brown Trout.