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Muskrat Lake

πŸ“ Oscoda County, Michigan

Muskrat Lake is a fishing water in Oscoda County, Michigan (Northern Lake Huron management unit).

34
Fish species
1
Boat launches
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Public access
Conditions today C 51/100 Average conditions Last stocked May 21, 1985 Northern Pike, 41.5 years ago Keeper size (estimated) No estimate Not enough size data Access 1 boat launch Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Muskrat 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 bluegill, largemouth bass 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 May 21, 1985
Last: May 21, 1985
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 Muskrat Lake Today

Fall fish at Muskrat 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 Muskrat 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 bluegill, largemouth bass 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.

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Muskrat Lake

Combined bite activity across all 34 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
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Northern Pike24"2
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Yellow PerchNone25

πŸ“‹ Muskrat Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 21, 1985 Northern Pike 350 2.6"
Aug 14, 1984 Largemouth Bass 28 7.1"
Jun 1, 1984 Northern Pike 814 2.6"
May 24, 1983 Northern Pike 132 20.8"
Oct 7, 1982 Bluegill 6,000 β€”
Jun 2, 1982 Northern Pike 339 2.5"
Aug 31, 1981 Bluegill 8,250 β€”
Aug 25, 1981 Largemouth Bass 1,500 2.0"
Apr 21, 1981 Northern Pike 6,000 0.6"
Aug 13, 1980 Largemouth Bass 1,360 2.4"
Jun 24, 1980 Rainbow Trout 1,000 7.6"
Jun 13, 1980 Rainbow Trout 1,000 7.4"
May 5, 1980 Northern Pike 6,000 5.7"

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

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 13 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
Aug Jun May
Most Stocked Species
Northern Pike Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

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

βš“ Muskrat Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Muskrat 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 Oscoda County boat launches.

Muskrat Lake State Forest Campground Gravel ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 5 parking
Amenities
AIS signage
Hours
08:00-22:00
Phone
989-473-2258
Record updated
April 2026
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