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Kingston Lake

πŸ“ Alger County, Michigan

Kingston Lake is a fishing water in Alger County, Michigan (Lake Superior management unit).

37
Fish species
1
Boat launches
βœ“
Public access
Conditions today D 40/100 Below-average Last stocked Nov 6, 2024 Muskellunge, 2 years ago Keeper size (estimated) Muskellunge 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 Kingston 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 muskellunge), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

D
40/100
Monday, November 2, 2026
Conditions score

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

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Nov 6, 2024
Last: Nov 6, 2024
πŸŒ— Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
πŸƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
7 game species present
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Kingston Lake Today

Fall fish at Kingston 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 Kingston 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 muskellunge.

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 Kingston Lake

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Kingston 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
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Muskellunge42"1 per license year (registration required)
Smallmouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Walleye15"5
Yellow PerchNone25
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
3 Stocking events
450 Fish stocked
1 Species
727d Since last stock
1118d Longest gap
Muskellunge 450
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Today
Qty / event
Oct '18
Oct '21
Nov '24

πŸ“‹ Kingston Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Nov 6, 2024 Muskellunge 150 8.7"
Oct 25, 2021 Muskellunge 150 9.2"
Oct 3, 2018 Muskellunge 150 11.6"
Oct 28, 2015 Muskellunge 150 9.2"
Oct 13, 2010 Muskellunge 300 9.8"
Oct 19, 2006 Muskellunge 325 9.6"
Jun 20, 2006 Walleye 2,509 1.4"
Jul 1, 2004 Walleye 3,793 1.4"
Oct 14, 2003 Muskellunge 499 11.5"
Oct 16, 2001 Muskellunge 400 12.0"
Sep 14, 1999 Muskellunge 456 10.8"
Jun 29, 1998 Walleye 3,000 1.7"
Jul 16, 1996 Walleye 6,100 1.7"
Jun 28, 1994 Walleye 5,000 1.7"
Jun 28, 1992 Walleye 5,000 1.7"
Oct 16, 1991 Muskellunge 450 9.2"
Sep 20, 1991 Muskellunge 250 9.7"
Aug 21, 1989 Muskellunge 750 8.6"
Jul 26, 1989 Smallmouth Bass 11,440 2.1"
Oct 21, 1987 Largemouth Bass 4,000 8.3"
Oct 2, 1985 Muskellunge 350 10.2"
Aug 9, 1983 Muskellunge 500 7.6"
Aug 25, 1981 Muskellunge 2,500 6.9"

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

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 23 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Jun.
Peak Stocking Months
Oct Jun Aug
Most Stocked Species
Muskellunge Walleye Smallmouth Bass

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

βš“ Kingston Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Kingston 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 Alger County boat launches.

Kingston Lake State Forest Campground Paved ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 6 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, AIS signage
Hours
Open at all times
Phone
906-341-2355
Record updated
April 2026
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