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Pike Lake

πŸ“ Marquette County, Michigan

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

38
Fish species
1
Boat launches
βœ“
Public access
Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked Jun 24, 2025 Walleye, 1.4 years ago Keeper size (estimated) Yellow Perch, 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 Pike Lake (Marquette County) 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 24, 2025
Last: Jun 24, 2025
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 Pike Lake (Marquette County) Today

Fall fish at Pike Lake (Marquette County) 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 Pike Lake (Marquette County) 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.

🐟 Fish Species in Pike Lake

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Pike Lake

Combined bite activity across all 38 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
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Walleye15"5
Yellow PerchNone25
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
10 Stocking events
57,010 Fish stocked
2 Species
496d Since last stock
741d Longest gap
Walleye 56,810
Yellow Perch 200
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πŸ“‹ Pike Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 24, 2025 Walleye 10,197 1.5"
Jun 14, 2023 Walleye 10,308 1.8"
Jun 28, 2022 Walleye 2,460 2.3"
Jun 25, 2021 Walleye 10,120 2.1"
Mar 20, 2021 Yellow Perch 200 5.0"
Jun 29, 2019 Walleye 9,125 1.5"
Jun 25, 2019 Walleye 2,650 1.8"
Jun 26, 2017 Walleye 1,733 1.5"
Jun 25, 2017 Walleye 2,970 2.2"
Jun 14, 2017 Walleye 7,247 1.5"
Jul 1, 2015 Walleye 6,000 1.7"
Jun 24, 2015 Walleye 2,610 1.7"
Oct 1, 2013 Walleye 315 6.6"
Jul 3, 2013 Walleye 2,549 2.1"
Jun 22, 2012 Walleye 1,400 2.0"
Jun 18, 2012 Walleye 2,062 2.0"
Jun 29, 2011 Walleye 2,630 2.4"
Jun 29, 2011 Walleye 3,525 1.8"
Jun 14, 2006 Walleye 7,206 1.4"
Jun 24, 2005 Walleye 5,740 1.6"
Jul 2, 2004 Walleye 6,500 1.6"
Oct 16, 2003 Walleye 1,060 4.9"
Jun 30, 2003 Walleye 6,555 1.7"
Jun 20, 2003 Walleye 7,680 1.2"
Jul 17, 2002 Walleye 3,350 2.9"
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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 92 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun Jul Apr
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Rainbow Trout Northern Pike

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

βš“ Pike Lake Boat Launches (1)

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

Pike Lake Paved ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 5 parking
Amenities
AIS signage
Hours
04:00-23:00
Phone
906-789-8217
Record updated
April 2026
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