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Parent Lake

πŸ“ Baraga County, Michigan

Parent Lake is a fishing water in Baraga County, Michigan (Lake Superior management unit).

36
Fish species
1
Boat launches
βœ“
Public access
Conditions today C 51/100 Average conditions Last stocked Jun 24, 2024 Walleye, 2.4 years ago Keeper size (estimated) Nov 2026 Next: Walleye Access 1 boat launch Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Parent Lake looks for the day you pick (today by default), from 0 to 100. It adds up five things: how recently the lake was stocked, the moon phase, the season, how many game and panfish species live here (such as bluegill, muskellunge and walleye), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

C
51/100
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jun 24, 2024
Last: Jun 24, 2024
πŸŒ– Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
πŸ‚ Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
6 game species present
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Parent Lake Today

Fall fish at Parent Lake are feeding heavily before winter. Match the forage: shad, crawfish, and perch patterns work well.

πŸ“Š Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Parent Lake is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for bluegill, muskellunge and walleye.

High estimated pressure today
Weekend Peak season Popular stocking lake

Expect other anglers. Arrive early or fish early morning for best results.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Parent Lake

Combined bite activity across all 36 species in this lake.

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πŸ“ Fishing Regulations

Statewide general rules for the species found here. Individual waters can have exceptions (special size limits, closed seasons, trout lake types), so check this lake's listing in the official DNR Fishing Guide before heading out.
SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Muskellunge42"1 per license year (registration required)
Walleye15"5
Yellow PerchNone25
Rock BassNone25 sunfish combined
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
10 Stocking events
221,181 Fish stocked
1 Species
860d Since last stock
741d Longest gap
Walleye 221,181
2018
2019
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2026
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Qty / event
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πŸ“‹ Parent Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 24, 2024 Walleye 3,298 2.0"
May 7, 2024 Walleye 50,000 0.3"
Jun 28, 2023 Walleye 3,000 2.0"
May 17, 2023 Walleye 50,000 0.3"
May 6, 2021 Walleye 50,000 0.3"
Jun 24, 2020 Walleye 3,150 2.1"
May 11, 2020 Walleye 50,000 0.3"
Jun 22, 2018 Walleye 4,876 2.3"
Jun 28, 2017 Walleye 1,686 3.2"
Jun 27, 2017 Walleye 5,171 2.1"
Jun 19, 2003 Walleye 10,163 1.0"
Jun 25, 2002 Walleye 10,000 1.8"
May 15, 1986 Walleye 300,000 0.2"
Jul 19, 1979 Muskellunge 750 5.1"
May 22, 1979 Bluegill 100 β€”

* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 15 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun May Jul
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Muskellunge Bluegill

* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.

βš“ Parent Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Parent Lake. Select a launch for details. Details come from the Michigan DNR boating access data and can change, so check posted signs on site. See all Baraga County boat launches.

Parent Lake Paved ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 6 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible pier
Hours
Open at all times
Phone
906-353-6558
Record updated
April 2026
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