🐟 What fish can you catch in Pontiac?

Most commonly caught species around Pontiac , MI : Largemouth bass - 44,805 reported catches Northern pike - 8,447 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 6,650 reported catches Bluegill - 4,712 reported catches Rock bass - 4,061 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Pontiac fishing reports?

The latest Pontiac , MI fishing reports are: @SERBO reported a nice Largemouth bass at Kent Lake . @nicomarkus reported a nice Northern pike at Pine Lake . @kozlowskianthony reported a nice Black crappie at Brendel Lake . @nvacante reported a nice Northern pike at Lake Oakland . @aidensheridan reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Saint Clair (MI) . .

Fishing in Pontiac, MI

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Pontiac, Michigan?

Anglers in Pontiac , MI recommend these top fishing spots: Stony Creek Lake , Clinton River , Pontiac Lake , Lake Orion , Cass Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Pontiac?

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Pontiac , MI . We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro , you will get the following capabilities: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Michigan, United States

Want trophy-size catches? These Pontiac spots deliver

Scan the QR code to download the app!

Top fish species in Pontiac

Latest Pontiac fishing reports

NEW

1 hour ago

Largemouth bass

Kent Lake

length · weight

NEW

40 minutes ago

Northern pike

Pine Lake

length · weight

NEW

3 hours ago

Black crappie

Brendel Lake

length · weight

NEW

3 hours ago

Northern pike

Lake Oakland

length · weight

NEW

2 hours ago

Largemouth bass

Lake Saint Clair (MI)

length · weight

NEW

31 minutes ago

Rock bass

Wilcox Lake

length · weight

NEW

3 hours ago

Northern pike

Lake Oakland

length · weight

NEW

3 hours ago

Smallmouth bass

Middle River Rouge

length · weight

NEW

2 hours ago

Largemouth bass

Lake Saint Clair (MI)

length · weight

NEW

2 hours ago

Largemouth bass

Stony Creek Lake

length · weight

More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

4.7

37.6K ratings

Scan the QR code to download the app!

Fishing regulations in Pontiac

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Michigan can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 23, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Select species

Select...

Loading boundaries...

Download Fishbrain and fish smarter

Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

4.7

37.6K ratings

FAQ about Pontiac fishing

Anglers in Pontiac, MI recommend these top fishing spots: Stony Creek Lake, Clinton River, Pontiac Lake, Lake Orion, and Cass Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Pontiac, MI:

Largemouth bass - 44,805 reported catches
Northern pike - 8,447 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 6,650 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,712 reported catches
Rock bass - 4,061 reported catches

The latest Pontiac, MI fishing reports are:

@SERBO reported a nice Largemouth bass at Kent Lake.
@nicomarkus reported a nice Northern pike at Pine Lake.
@kozlowskianthony reported a nice Black crappie at Brendel Lake.
@nvacante reported a nice Northern pike at Lake Oakland.
@aidensheridan reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Saint Clair (MI).

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Pontiac, MI. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: