Island Lake Rec Area

[mitchd]

Has anybody ever fished Trout Lake at Island Lake Rec Area? I see that the DNR has planted trout in it but I rarely see anybody fishing there. It seems that this lake is an old gravel pit with limited access to boaters. Any info or advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.

[gottafish]

I've never fished there but I've passed by it several times while on the mtn biking trail that goes by there...I hope to try it this fall, if I do I'll let you know....

[quix20]

where is trout lake at? i have looked for it, though never really went into the rec area. i found it on the dnr trout guide, but cant find it on my other maps???

i have thought about going there after work and doing some fishing, but i am just not sure where it is at.

[TBone]

Is that Spring mill pond that you are talking about? I am pretty sure that the DNR stocks that with trout. Matter of fact, there is a picture of a beautiful trout that was caught in that pond at CCW Lures on Grand River in New Hudson.

[YPSIFLY]

Spring Mill Pond is part of the pre-season stocker program just like the upper Huron. C+R, lures only from April 1 until the start of regular season. After the start of regular season all regular rules apply and the limit is, if I remember correctly, three fish.

I have never fished Trout Lk., but have rode the above mentioned trail around it a few times. I seem to recall that it gets pounded pretty hard and access for both shore and boat fishing does look limited. I haven't been there in a few years, but I remember that it looks small enough that you might not be allowed to use a motor.