Rainbow Trout Stocked · 20 plants · last May 15, 2006 Best: dawn, dusk Wells Lake fishing
Wells Lake fishing: not stocked since May 15, 2006. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout. Also recorded: Bluegill, Yellow perch, Largemouth bass, and Bullhead. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth bass and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Bluegill, and Yellow perch.
- Last stocked
- May 15, 2006
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 28
- Since 1979
- Species stocked
- 2 (+4 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 48.4
Fish at Wells Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 20 plants · last May 15, 2006 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brown Trout Stocked · 8 plants · last April 27, 1990 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill 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 Bullhead Confirmed present
How Wells Lake is stocked
About 1,155 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 4 lakes in Osceola County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
2,500
Fish stocked in 1980
2,500
Fish stocked in 1981
2,500
Fish stocked in 1982
1,500
Fish stocked in 1983
2,000
Fish stocked in 1984
2,000
Fish stocked in 1985
1,530
Fish stocked in 1986
1,640
Fish stocked in 1987
1,700
Fish stocked in 1988
2,000
Fish stocked in 1989
2,000
Fish stocked in 1990
1,996
Fish stocked in 1991
1,840
Fish stocked in 1992
2,000
Fish stocked in 1993
1,739
Fish stocked in 1994
1,999
Fish stocked in 1995
1,996
Fish stocked in 1996
1,997
Fish stocked in 1997
2,180
Fish stocked in 1998
1,950
Fish stocked in 1999
1,930
Fish stocked in 2000
2,000
Fish stocked in 2001
2,000
Fish stocked in 2002
2,130
Fish stocked in 2004
2,500
Fish stocked in 2005
2,749
Fish stocked in 2006
3,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| April 13, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | – | report |
| April 26, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 2,749 | – | report |
| April 21, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | – | report |
| May 2, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 2,130 | – | report |
| May 3, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | – | report |
| April 28, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | – | report |
| May 17, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,930 | – | report |
| April 16, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 1,950 | – | report |
| April 18, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 2,180 | – | report |
| May 9, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 1,997 | – | report |
| April 14, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,996 | – | report |
| May 17, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 1,999 | – | report |
| April 21, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 1,739 | – | report |
| April 22, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | – | report |
| April 22, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 1,840 | – | report |
| April 27, 1990 | Brown Trout | 1,996 | – | report |
| May 3, 1989 | Brown Trout | 2,000 | – | report |
| April 22, 1988 | Brown Trout | 2,000 | – | report |
| April 8, 1987 | Brown Trout | 1,700 | – | report |
| April 23, 1986 | Brown Trout | 1,640 | – | report |
| May 3, 1985 | Brown Trout | 1,530 | – | report |
| May 9, 1984 | Brown Trout | 2,000 | – | report |
| April 25, 1983 | Brown Trout | 2,000 | – | report |
| May 6, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | – | report |
| April 12, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | – | report |
| May 27, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | – | report |
| June 6, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Facilities
- restrooms
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 Wells Lake?
Fishing Wells Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 20 of 28 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 15, 2006. Brown Trout was last stocked April 27, 1990. Bluegill, Yellow perch, Largemouth bass, and Bullhead are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Wells Lake stocked?
Not stocked since May 15, 2006. About 1,155 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 4 lakes in Osceola County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2003.
How do you get on Wells Lake?
Facilities include restrooms.
Which lakes near Wells Lake were stocked more recently?
Center Lake (7.9 mi) and Lake Cadillac (16.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Center Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.