โ† Marquette County

Little Shag

๐Ÿ“ Marquette County, Michigan

Little Shag is a fishing water in Marquette County, Michigan (Northern Lake Michigan management unit).

38
Fish species
1
Boat launches
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Public access
Conditions today C+ 56/100 Average conditions Last stocked May 4, 2026 Rainbow Trout, 179 days ago Keeper size (estimated) No estimate Not enough size data Access 1 boat launch Public access

๐Ÿ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Little Shag 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, brown trout 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.

C+
56/100
Friday, October 30, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

๐ŸŽฃ Stocking
Last stocked May 4, 2026
Last: May 4, 2026
๐ŸŒ– Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
๐Ÿ‚ Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
๐ŸŸ Species
8 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
๐Ÿ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Little Shag Today

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

๐Ÿ“Š Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Little Shag 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, brown trout and largemouth bass.

Moderate estimated pressure today
Friday Peak season 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.

๐ŸŸ Fish Species in Little Shag

Bluegill Good
Lepomis macrochirus
Brown Trout Good
Salmo trutta
Largemouth Bass Good
Micropterus salmoides
Rainbow Trout Good
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Smallmouth Bass Good
Micropterus dolomieu
Splake Good
Salvelinus fontinalis x namaycush
Yellow Perch Good
Perca flavescens
Golden Shiner Good
Notemigonus crysoleucas
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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๐Ÿ“… Best Time to Fish Little Shag

Combined bite activity across all 38 species in this lake.

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๐Ÿ“ 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
Brown Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Smallmouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Splake8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Yellow PerchNone25
๐Ÿ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
10 Stocking events
37,295 Fish stocked
1 Species
180d Since last stock
386d Longest gap
Rainbow Trout 37,295
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๐Ÿ“‹ Little Shag Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 4, 2026 Rainbow Trout 3,798 7.9"
May 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,800 7.2"
Apr 10, 2024 Rainbow Trout 4,000 7.5"
May 9, 2023 Rainbow Trout 3,400 7.7"
May 10, 2022 Rainbow Trout 3,598 7.9"
Apr 29, 2021 Rainbow Trout 3,600 8.2"
May 11, 2020 Rainbow Trout 3,500 7.8"
May 7, 2019 Rainbow Trout 4,000 7.3"
May 16, 2018 Rainbow Trout 3,600 7.1"
May 3, 2017 Rainbow Trout 3,999 6.9"
May 11, 2016 Rainbow Trout 3,595 6.5"
May 11, 2015 Rainbow Trout 3,800 6.6"
Jun 9, 2014 Rainbow Trout 3,240 7.2"
May 15, 2013 Rainbow Trout 3,700 6.8"
May 9, 2012 Rainbow Trout 3,888 7.3"
May 11, 2011 Rainbow Trout 3,560 6.5"
May 5, 2010 Rainbow Trout 3,700 6.1"
May 15, 2009 Rainbow Trout 3,044 6.6"
May 11, 2009 Rainbow Trout 1,000 7.2"
May 8, 2008 Rainbow Trout 3,299 7.0"
May 10, 2007 Rainbow Trout 3,398 6.6"
Apr 28, 2006 Brown Trout 998 7.8"
Apr 25, 2006 Rainbow Trout 2,797 6.6"
May 18, 2005 Rainbow Trout 1,000 6.9"
May 2, 2005 Rainbow Trout 3,845 6.3"
Showing 25 of 50 stocking records, newest first

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

๐Ÿ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 50 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
May Apr Jun
Most Stocked Species
Rainbow Trout Splake Brown Trout

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

โš“ Little Shag Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Little Shag. 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 Marquette County boat launches.

Little Shag Lake Paved ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 7 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible pier, Accessible restrooms
Hours
04:00-23:00
Phone
906-789-8217
Record updated
April 2026
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๐ŸŒค Current Little Shag Weather Conditions

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