Northern Pike Stocked · 3 plants · last June 15, 1993 Best: dawn, day, dusk Wabascon Lake fishing
Wabascon Lake fishing: not stocked since June 15, 1993. It was stocked with Northern Pike on a natural lake. Also recorded: Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Black crappie, Yellow perch, Largemouth bass, Yellow bullhead, and 2 more. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow perch, dusk for Pumpkinseed, and dawn, dusk, and night for Black crappie and Rock bass.
- Last stocked
- June 15, 1993
- · Northern Pike
- Plants on record
- 3
- Since 1991
- Species stocked
- 1 (+8 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 71.4
Fish at Wabascon Lake
Northern Pike Stocked · 3 plants · last June 15, 1993 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Black crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black crappie species guide
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth bass species guide Yellow bullhead Confirmed present
Rock bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock bass species guide
Bowfin Confirmed present Best: day, night Best: day, night
Bowfin species guideHow Wabascon Lake is stocked
About 146 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 3 lakes in Calhoun County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1991
3,500
Fish stocked in 1992
5,200
Fish stocked in 1993
1,750
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 1993 | Northern Pike | 1,750 | – | report |
| June 4, 1992 | Northern Pike | 5,200 | – | report |
| May 9, 1991 | Northern Pike | 3,500 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Battle Creek
- Facilities
- restrooms
The DNR boating access site (1 lane, vault toilet) is near the southeast end of the eastern basin: a dirt lot with about 20 spaces and a concrete slab ramp suited to smaller boats. The lake is five miles north of Battle Creek in Bedford Township; most of the shoreline is natural wetland.
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
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 Wabascon Lake?
Fishing Wabascon Lake usually means Northern Pike. All 3 plants on record are Northern Pike. Northern Pike was last stocked June 15, 1993. Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Black crappie, and Yellow perch, plus 4 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Wabascon Lake stocked?
Not stocked since June 15, 1993. About 146 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 3 lakes in Calhoun County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How do you get on Wabascon Lake?
The nearest town is Battle Creek. Facilities include restrooms. The DNR boating access site (1 lane, vault toilet) is near the southeast end of the eastern basin: a dirt lot with about 20 spaces and a concrete slab ramp suited to smaller boats. The lake is five miles north of Battle Creek in Bedford Township; most of the shoreline is natural wetland.
Which lakes near Wabascon Lake were stocked more recently?
Fine Lake (4.4 mi), Gull Lake (10 mi), Thornapple Lake (14.7 mi), Morrow Lake (15.7 mi), and Lee Lake (16.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Thornapple Lake is also stocked with Northern Pike.