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Lake Perrault

πŸ“ Houghton County, Michigan

Lake Perrault is a fishing water in Houghton County, Michigan (Lake Superior management unit).

34
Fish species
1
Boat launches
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Public access
Conditions today F 36/100 Tough conditions Last stocked Oct 16, 2025 Brook Trout, 1 years ago Keeper size (estimated) No estimate Not enough size data Access 1 boat launch Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Lake Perrault 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, brook trout and coho salmon), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

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36/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

Tough conditions, lower expectations or adjust your approach.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Oct 16, 2025
Last: Oct 16, 2025
πŸŒ— Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
πŸƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
4 species recorded
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Lake Perrault Today

Fall fish at Lake Perrault 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 Lake Perrault 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, brook trout and coho salmon.

Moderate estimated pressure today
Weekend Popular stocking lake

Moderate activity expected. Midweek mornings are typically quieter.

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

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Lake Perrault

Combined bite activity across all 34 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
Brook Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
11 Stocking events
21,593 Fish stocked
1 Species
382d Since last stock
379d Longest gap
Brook Trout 21,593
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πŸ“‹ Lake Perrault Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Oct 16, 2025 Brook Trout 2,280 6.5"
Oct 25, 2024 Brook Trout 2,500 6.6"
Nov 6, 2023 Brook Trout 2,280 5.9"
May 17, 2023 Brook Trout 200 10.8"
Nov 2, 2022 Brook Trout 2,280 5.7"
Oct 26, 2021 Brook Trout 2,280 6.3"
Oct 12, 2020 Brook Trout 2,280 5.6"
Oct 15, 2019 Brook Trout 2,278 5.6"
Oct 16, 2018 Brook Trout 2,250 5.6"
Oct 19, 2017 Brook Trout 2,800 6.2"
Nov 29, 2016 Brook Trout 165 9.8"
Oct 25, 2016 Brook Trout 3,250 6.1"
Oct 6, 2015 Brook Trout 3,250 5.4"
Oct 9, 2014 Brook Trout 3,250 5.4"
Oct 17, 2013 Brook Trout 3,248 5.7"
Oct 15, 2012 Brook Trout 3,246 6.0"
Oct 5, 2011 Brook Trout 3,000 5.6"
Oct 5, 2010 Brook Trout 2,996 5.0"
Oct 13, 2009 Brook Trout 3,000 6.2"
Oct 6, 2008 Brook Trout 3,250 5.7"
Oct 5, 2007 Brook Trout 3,200 5.6"
Oct 2, 2006 Brook Trout 3,250 5.6"
Oct 3, 2005 Brook Trout 3,235 5.7"
Nov 19, 2004 Brook Trout 125 11.1"
Sep 27, 2004 Brook Trout 2,995 4.6"
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* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 54 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
Oct May Nov
Most Stocked Species
Brook Trout

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

βš“ Lake Perrault Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Lake Perrault. 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 Houghton County boat launches.

Lake Perrault Carry-in only No fee 1 trailer lane 1 parking
Hours
Open at all times
Phone
906-288-3321
Record updated
August 2026
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