Wamplers Lake fishing

Wamplers Lake fishing: not stocked since September 24, 1990. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie. Also recorded: Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Black crappie, Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, and 5 more. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Yellow perch, and Northern pike, and dawn, dusk, and night for Black crappie, Rock bass, and Walleye.

Wamplers Lake
Photo: Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
Last stocked
September 24, 1990
· Tiger Muskie
Plants on record
6
Since 1980
Species stocked
1 (+11 also recorded)
Surface acres
802.3

Fish at Wamplers Lake

1 stocked · 11 confirmed present

Tiger Muskie Stocked · 6 plants · last September 24, 1990

Last stocked September 24, 1990 · 6 plants

Tiger Muskie species guide

How Wamplers Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 15 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 4 lakes in Lenawee County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1980

1,600

Fish stocked in 1982

3,100

Fish stocked in 1984

2,240

Fish stocked in 1986

1,600

Fish stocked in 1988

1,600

Fish stocked in 1990

1,600

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 24, 1990Tiger Muskie1,600–report
September 30, 1988Tiger Muskie1,600–report
October 13, 1986Tiger Muskie1,600–report
August 27, 1984Tiger Muskie2,240–report
August 5, 1982Tiger Muskie3,100–report
August 13, 1980Tiger Muskie1,600–report

Access and facts

Nearest town
Onsted
Facilities
restrooms, dock

The DNR boating access site in W. J. Hayes State Park (1220 Wamplers Lake Road, Onsted) has 4 launch lanes, 2 piers, parking for 84 trailers and a vault toilet. The park's day-use area and swim beach are on Wamplers; its accessible fishing pier is on Round Lake, also in the park.

Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.

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

About Wamplers Lake

Photo of Wamplers Lake
Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0

Nearest lakes

Deep Lake 4.9 mi last stocked April 29, 2025 Devils Lake 9.3 mi last stocked June 16, 2026 Gilletts Lake 15.4 mi last stocked June 15, 2018 Portage Lake 18.7 mi last stocked October 28, 2025 Fourmile Lake 20.6 mi last stocked May 16, 1985

Public land at Wamplers Lake

Wamplers Lake is 0.6 miles outside the edge of Hayes State Park.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

What fish are at Wamplers Lake?

Fishing Wamplers Lake usually means Tiger Muskie. All 6 plants on record are Tiger Muskie. Tiger Muskie was last stocked September 24, 1990. Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Black crappie, and Smallmouth bass, plus 7 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Wamplers Lake stocked?

Not stocked since September 24, 1990. About 15 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 4 lakes in Lenawee County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987, and 1989.

How do you get on Wamplers Lake?

The nearest town is Onsted. Facilities include restrooms and dock. The DNR boating access site in W. J. Hayes State Park (1220 Wamplers Lake Road, Onsted) has 4 launch lanes, 2 piers, parking for 84 trailers and a vault toilet. The park's day-use area and swim beach are on Wamplers; its accessible fishing pier is on Round Lake, also in the park.

Which lakes near Wamplers Lake were stocked more recently?

Deep Lake (4.9 mi), Devils Lake (9.3 mi), Gilletts Lake (15.4 mi), and Portage Lake (18.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Devils Lake is also stocked with Tiger Muskie, Gilletts Lake is also stocked with Tiger Muskie, and Portage Lake is also stocked with Tiger Muskie.

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