Vandercook Lake fishing

Vandercook Lake fishing: not stocked since April 16, 1984. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
April 16, 1984
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
2
Since 1983
Species recorded
1
Surface acres
146.8

Fish at Vandercook Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last April 16, 1984 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 16, 1984 · 2 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Vandercook Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 87 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 7 lakes in Jackson County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1983

6,500

Fish stocked in 1984

6,300

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 16, 1984Rainbow Trout6,300–report
April 27, 1983Rainbow Trout6,500–report

Access and facts

Nearest town
Jackson
Facilities
restrooms

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

Nearest lakes

Common questions

What fish are at Vandercook Lake?

Fishing Vandercook Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 2 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 16, 1984.

When is Vandercook Lake stocked?

Not stocked since April 16, 1984. About 87 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 7 lakes in Jackson County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How do you get on Vandercook Lake?

The nearest town is Jackson. Facilities include restrooms.

Which lakes near Vandercook Lake were stocked more recently?

Gilletts Lake (6.9 mi), Swains Lake (12.9 mi), Portage Lake (13.4 mi), Deep Lake (13.8 mi), and Wamplers Lake (15 mi) were stocked more recently. Swains Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Deep Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Sources (2) +