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Peanut Lake

πŸ“ Luce County, Michigan

Peanut Lake is a fishing water in Luce County, Michigan (Lake Superior management unit).

37
Fish species
1
Boat launches
βœ“
Public access
Conditions today C 51/100 Average conditions Last stocked May 6, 2020 Brown Trout, 6.5 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 Peanut 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, brook trout and brown trout), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

C
51/100
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked May 6, 2020
Last: May 6, 2020
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 Peanut Lake Today

Fall fish at Peanut 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 Peanut 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, brook trout and brown trout.

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 Peanut Lake

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Peanut 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
Brook Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Brown Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Splake8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Yellow PerchNone25
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
4 Stocking events
2,961 Fish stocked
1 Species
2370d Since last stock
358d Longest gap
Brown Trout 2,961
2018
2019
2020
2021
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Qty / event
May '17
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πŸ“‹ Peanut Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 6, 2020 Brown Trout 766 4.6"
May 14, 2019 Brown Trout 698 5.1"
May 22, 2018 Brown Trout 767 5.1"
May 29, 2017 Brown Trout 730 5.3"
May 16, 2016 Brown Trout 699 5.5"
May 14, 2015 Brown Trout 770 6.3"
May 22, 2014 Brown Trout 1,000 7.4"
May 15, 2013 Brown Trout 998 6.1"
Apr 26, 2012 Brown Trout 1,100 5.5"
May 10, 2011 Brown Trout 1,100 6.9"
Apr 23, 2010 Brown Trout 1,099 6.2"
May 11, 2009 Brown Trout 1,099 7.2"
May 9, 2007 Splake 858 8.3"
Apr 26, 2007 Brook Trout 800 6.4"
Apr 25, 2006 Brook Trout 762 7.3"
May 16, 2005 Splake 900 8.4"
Apr 29, 2005 Brook Trout 900 6.6"
May 13, 2004 Splake 899 8.9"
May 13, 2004 Brook Trout 899 6.5"
Jun 3, 2003 Splake 900 9.5"
May 6, 2003 Brook Trout 897 7.7"
Sep 25, 2001 Brook Trout 100 10.5"
Oct 7, 1999 Brook Trout 1,200 5.3"
Oct 9, 1998 Brook Trout 1,200 4.6"
May 13, 1998 Brook Trout 1,200 4.8"
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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 41 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
May Oct Jun
Most Stocked Species
Brook Trout Brown Trout Splake

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

βš“ Peanut Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Peanut 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 Luce County boat launches.

Peanut Lake Carry-in only Fee required 5 parking
Hours
Open at all times
Phone
906-293-5900
Record updated
April 2026
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