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Lake Antoine

πŸ“ Dickinson County, Michigan

Lake Antoine is a fishing water in Dickinson County, Michigan (Northern Lake Michigan management unit).

41
Fish species
2
Boat launches
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Public access
Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked Oct 21, 2025 Walleye, 1 years ago Keeper size (estimated) Walleye Stocked fish likely at keeper size by now Access 2 boat launches Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Lake Antoine 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
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

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

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Oct 21, 2025
Last: Oct 21, 2025
πŸŒ— Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
πŸƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
11 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Lake Antoine Today

Fall fish at Lake Antoine 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 Antoine 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.

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.

🐟 Fish Species in Lake Antoine

Black Crappie Good
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Bluegill Good
Lepomis macrochirus
Largemouth Bass Good
Micropterus salmoides
Muskellunge Good
Esox masquinongy
Northern Pike Good
Esox lucius
Smallmouth Bass Good
Micropterus dolomieu
Walleye Good
Sander vitreus
Yellow Perch Good
Perca flavescens
Golden Shiner Good
Notemigonus crysoleucas
Brown Bullhead Good
Ameiurus nebulosus
Rock Bass Good
Ambloplites rupestris
Bluntnose Minnow Good
Pimephales notatus
Brook Silverside Good
Labidesthes sicculus
Brook Stickleback Good
Culaea inconstans
Central Mudminnow Good
Umbra limi
Common Shiner Good
Luxilus cornutus
Emerald Shiner Good
Notropis atherinoides
Fathead Minnow Good
Pimephales promelas
Finescale Dace Good
Phoxinus neogaeus
Golden Redhorse Good
Moxostoma erythrurum
Goldfish Good
Carassius auratus
Kiyi Good
Coregonus kiyi
Lake Chub Good
Couesius plumbeus
Longnose Sucker Good
Catostomus catostomus
Mimic Shiner Good
Notropis volucellus
Mottled Sculpin Good
Cottus bairdii
Ninespine Stickleback Good
Pungitius pungitius
Northern Pearl Dace Good
Margariscus nachtriebi
Northern Redbelly Dace Good
Phoxinus eos
Pygmy Whitefish Good
Prosopium coulteri
Ruffe Good
Gymnocephalus cernua
Sand Shiner Good
Notropis stramineus
Shorthead Redhorse Good
Moxostoma macrolepidotum
Shortjaw Cisco Good
Coregonus zenithicus
Slimy Sculpin Good
Cottus cognatus
Spotfin Shiner Good
Cyprinella spiloptera
Spottail Shiner Good
Notropis hudsonius
Threespine Stickleback Good
Gasterosteus aculeatus
Trout-Perch Good
Percopsis omiscomaycus
Western Banded Killifish Good
Fundulus diaphanus
White Sucker Good
Catostomus commersonii
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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Lake Antoine

Combined bite activity across all 41 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
Muskellunge42"1 per license year (registration required)
Northern Pike24"2
Smallmouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Walleye15"5
Yellow PerchNone25
Rock BassNone25 sunfish combined
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
8 Stocking events
157,656 Fish stocked
1 Species
376d Since last stock
847d Longest gap
Walleye 157,656
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Today
Qty / event
Jun '17
Jun '19
Jun '21
Jun '23
Oct '25

πŸ“‹ Lake Antoine Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Oct 21, 2025 Walleye 7,500 6.5"
Jun 27, 2023 Walleye 37,300 1.9"
Jun 18, 2021 Walleye 37,490 1.7"
Jun 28, 2019 Walleye 14,691 2.0"
Jun 27, 2019 Walleye 17,107 1.8"
Jun 27, 2019 Walleye 5,065 1.6"
Jun 23, 2017 Walleye 37,309 1.8"
Jun 22, 2017 Walleye 1,194 2.4"
Jun 23, 2015 Walleye 37,500 1.4"
Jun 25, 2014 Walleye 6,120 1.6"
Jun 24, 2014 Walleye 31,450 1.6"
Jul 4, 2013 Walleye 11,150 1.8"
Jul 3, 2013 Walleye 26,366 1.8"
Jun 20, 2012 Walleye 4,904 2.3"
Jun 19, 2012 Walleye 5,588 2.3"
Jun 13, 2012 Walleye 1,160 1.9"
Jun 25, 2011 Walleye 22,450 1.9"
Jun 25, 2003 Walleye 44,884 1.5"
Jun 26, 2002 Walleye 38,048 1.8"
Jun 26, 2001 Walleye 37,500 1.5"
Jun 6, 2000 Walleye 100,799 1.1"
Jun 15, 1999 Walleye 40,425 1.4"
Jul 3, 1997 Walleye 33,005 2.1"
May 31, 1996 Walleye 1,000,000 0.5"
Jun 29, 1995 Walleye 19,471 2.0"
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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 45 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun Jul May
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Northern Pike Muskellunge

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

βš“ Lake Antoine Boat Launches (2)

2 public access sites are listed for Lake Antoine. 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 Dickinson County boat launches.

Lake Antoine Park Paved ramp 1 trailer lane
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible parking
Phone
906-774-8875
Record updated
April 2026
Full details πŸ—Ί Directions
Lake Antoine West Paved ramp 2 trailer lanes 10 parking
Amenities
Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible parking, Accessible restrooms
Record updated
April 2026
Full details πŸ—Ί Directions

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