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Lake Missaukee

πŸ“ Missaukee County, Michigan

Lake Missaukee is a fishing water in Missaukee County, Michigan (Central Lake Michigan management unit).

35
Fish species
1
Boat launches
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Public access
Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked Jun 29, 2026 Walleye, 126 days ago Keeper size (estimated) Walleye Stocked fish likely at keeper size by now Access 1 boat launch Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Lake Missaukee 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 black crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass), 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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44/100
Monday, November 2, 2026
Conditions score

Below-average, consider a different lake or time of day.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jun 29, 2026
Last: Jun 29, 2026
πŸŒ— Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
πŸƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
8 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Lake Missaukee Today

Fall fish at Lake Missaukee 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 Missaukee 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 black crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass.

Very Low estimated pressure today
Popular stocking lake

Very little activity expected. A great time to have the lake to yourself.

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 Missaukee

Combined bite activity across all 35 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
Black CrappieNone25 sunfish combined
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Northern Pike24"2
Smallmouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Walleye15"5
Yellow PerchNone25
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
7 Stocking events
1,151,867 Fish stocked
1 Species
126d Since last stock
1109d Longest gap
Walleye 1,151,867
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πŸ“‹ Lake Missaukee Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 29, 2026 Walleye 101,570 2.1"
Jun 25, 2025 Walleye 101,847 2.2"
May 1, 2024 Walleye 650,000 0.0"
Jun 29, 2022 Walleye 53,001 1.5"
Jun 24, 2022 Walleye 44,600 1.8"
Jun 11, 2019 Walleye 101,900 1.3"
Jun 21, 2017 Walleye 98,949 2.3"
Oct 13, 2016 Walleye 116 7.3"
Jun 4, 2015 Walleye 8,651 1.4"
Jun 4, 2015 Walleye 22,711 1.5"
Jun 2, 2015 Walleye 67,481 1.5"
Jun 25, 2013 Walleye 82,114 2.1"
Jun 13, 2013 Walleye 32,564 1.3"
Jun 12, 2013 Walleye 19,934 1.3"
Jun 5, 2013 Walleye 13,464 1.3"
Jun 7, 2011 Walleye 100,918 1.1"
Oct 26, 2010 Walleye 132 6.7"
Jun 13, 2005 Walleye 1,338 1.7"
Jun 12, 2005 Walleye 8,905 1.7"
Jun 11, 2005 Walleye 31,494 1.5"
Jun 10, 2005 Walleye 16,556 1.3"
Jun 18, 2003 Walleye 50,800 1.3"
Jun 5, 2001 Walleye 28,392 0.9"
Jun 5, 2001 Walleye 33,600 0.9"
Jun 2, 2000 Walleye 60,908 1.1"
Showing 25 of 45 stocking records, newest first

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

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 45 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Jun.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun Jul Oct
Most Stocked Species
Walleye

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

βš“ Lake Missaukee Boat Launches (1)

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

Missaukee Lake Park Paved ramp Fee required
Phone
231-295-1038
Record updated
April 2026
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