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Ross Lake

πŸ“ Schoolcraft County, Michigan

Ross Lake is a fishing water in Schoolcraft County, Michigan (Northern Lake Michigan management unit).

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Conditions today C 51/100 Average conditions Last stocked Jun 20, 2017 Walleye, 9.4 years ago Keeper size (estimated) Muskellunge Stocked fish likely at keeper size by now Access 0 boat launches Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Ross Lake 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 largemouth bass, muskellunge and northern pike), 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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51/100
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jun 20, 2017
Last: Jun 20, 2017
πŸŒ– Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
πŸ‚ Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
7 game species present
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Ross Lake Today

Fall fish at Ross Lake 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 Ross Lake 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 largemouth bass, muskellunge and northern pike.

High estimated pressure today
Weekend Peak season Popular stocking lake

Expect other anglers. Arrive early or fish early morning for best results.

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

🐟 Fish Species in Ross Lake

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Ross Lake

Combined bite activity across all 37 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
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Muskellunge42"1 per license year (registration required)
Northern Pike24"2
Smallmouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Walleye15"5
White BassNone10 inland / 25 Great Lakes
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
2 Stocking events
29,527 Fish stocked
2 Species
3421d Since last stock
223d Longest gap
Muskellunge 420
Walleye 29,107
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πŸ“‹ Ross Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 20, 2017 Walleye 29,107 1.7"
Nov 9, 2016 Muskellunge 420 8.6"
Jun 18, 2015 Walleye 17,701 1.5"
Nov 13, 2013 Muskellunge 441 7.9"
Jun 12, 2013 Walleye 15,039 1.5"
Nov 14, 2011 Muskellunge 392 7.4"
Nov 14, 2011 Muskellunge 135 7.4"
Jun 21, 2011 Walleye 30,000 2.0"
Jun 16, 2011 Walleye 20,059 1.8"
Nov 6, 2008 Muskellunge 1,180 10.9"
Jun 8, 2006 Walleye 21,400 1.8"
Sep 28, 2005 Muskellunge 2,972 10.8"
Jun 16, 2004 Walleye 26,104 1.4"
Nov 18, 2003 Muskellunge 1,453 10.0"
Jun 19, 2002 Walleye 27,582 1.3"
Sep 28, 2000 Muskellunge 800 10.6"
May 31, 2000 Walleye 28,545 1.3"
Jul 30, 1998 Smallmouth Bass 1,536 2.3"
Sep 12, 1997 Muskellunge 600 11.5"
Jun 17, 1995 Walleye 16,128 1.8"
Aug 5, 1993 Largemouth Bass 5,796 2.0"
Jun 23, 1992 Walleye 9,561 2.0"
Jun 13, 1991 Walleye 7,776 1.8"
Jun 18, 1990 Walleye 15,901 1.8"
Oct 30, 1989 Walleye 6,382 4.1"
Showing 25 of 42 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 42 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Nov.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun May Nov
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Muskellunge White Bass

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

βš“ Ross Lake Boat Launches

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🌀 Current Ross Lake Weather Conditions

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