Fishing Sage Lake

Ogemaw County, Michigan

Fish Species

Fathead minnowHybrid SunfishWalleye

DNR Fish Stocking

Fathead minnow: 900,000 totalWalleye: 7,500 totalHybrid Sunfish: 2,000 total
DateSpeciesStrainNumberAvg Length
10/24/2023 Walleye — 7,500 7"
6/2/2021 Fathead minnow — 660,000 1.5"
10/13/2020 Fathead minnow — 240,000 1.5"
10/13/2020 Hybrid Sunfish Hybrid 2,000 5"

Source: Michigan DNR Fish Stocking Database

Ice Fishing

Sage Lake freezes in winter, though timing varies — one visitor in early January 2024 found no ice yet. Always check local conditions before venturing out, as a 460-acre lake can have inconsistent ice formation across its surface.

Fishing Tournaments & Competitions

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

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

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 Sage Lake Guide

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