Fishing Lake Montcalm

Montcalm County, Michigan

Fish Species

WalleyeYellow Perch

DNR Fish Stocking

Yellow Perch: 2,360 totalWalleye: 700 total
DateSpeciesStrainNumberAvg Length
10/29/2022 Walleye — 350 6"
10/29/2022 Yellow Perch — 600 6"
10/6/2021 Walleye — 350 7"
10/6/2021 Yellow Perch — 760 5"
9/26/2020 Yellow Perch — 1,000 5"

Source: Michigan DNR Fish Stocking Database

Ice Fishing

Lake Montcalm is a smaller inland lake in central Michigan and likely freezes reliably in a typical winter. Always check current ice conditions before heading out, as thickness can vary across any lake.

Fishing Tournaments & Competitions

Check for upcoming registered bass, walleye, and muskellunge tournaments on Lake Montcalm.

🏆 MI Tournament SearchDNR Fishing Tournament Information System 🎣 Tournament CalendarAmerican Fishing Contests — Lake Montcalm

Michigan Fishing Resources

🐟 Master Angler ProgramTrophy catch records & map — apply for your patch 📋 Michigan Fishing Regulations2025–2026 season dates, size & possession limits 📍 DNR Where to FishSpecies-specific locations & family fishing waters ⚠️ Eat Safe Fish GuidePFAS & contaminant advisories for Michigan waters

Data: Michigan DNR · ← Back to Lake Montcalm Guide

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