Fishing Lake of the Woods

Van Buren County, Michigan · 210 ft max depth

Fish Species

Walleye

DNR Fish Stocking

Walleye: 5,226 total

Date	Species	Strain	Number	Avg Length
10/28/2025	Walleye	Muskegon	2,260	5.16"
10/21/2023	Walleye	—	400	7"
10/10/2022	Walleye	Muskegon	1,156	6"
10/13/2021	Walleye	Muskegon	931	7.05"
10/7/2021	Walleye	Muskegon	479	5.91"

Source: Michigan DNR Fish Stocking Database

Fishing Tournaments & Competitions

Check for upcoming registered bass, walleye, and muskellunge tournaments on Lake of the Woods.

🏆 MI Tournament SearchDNR Fishing Tournament Information System 🎣 Tournament CalendarAmerican Fishing Contests — Lake of the Woods

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 of the Woods Guide

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