How many lakes are in Michigan?

Michigan has over 2,019 documented lakes, ponds, and water bodies in our database. Combined with four of the five Great Lakes and over 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, Michigan offers more freshwater fishing access than virtually anywhere else in the country.

Which Michigan lake has the most DNR stocking history?

Lake Michigan in Allegan County leads with 2,696 recorded stocking events in the DNR database. Lakes with long stocking histories are generally excellent targets for trout, salmon, and walleye.

What fish are stocked in Michigan lakes?

The Michigan DNR stocks over a dozen species in inland lakes — primarily rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, chinook salmon, coho salmon, walleye, and muskellunge. Each lake page on this site shows its full stocking history by species and year.

How do I find a good fishing lake in Michigan?

Use the search and filters above to narrow by county, fish species, or lake name. Lake cards show stocking event counts, species present, and boat launch availability. Sorting by stocking count surfaces the most actively managed fisheries.

Are Michigan lake stocking records public information?

Yes. The Michigan DNR publishes fish stocking records as public data. This site aggregates that data and makes it searchable by lake, county, species, and year. Historical records are available to all visitors.

Do I need a boat to fish Michigan lakes?

Not always. Many Michigan lakes have public shore fishing access, county parks, and DNR boating access sites with bank fishing areas. Each lake page lists available boat launches, including carry-in access points suitable for kayaks and canoes.

Search Michigan Fishing Lakes — DNR Stocking Records, Species & Boat Launches

Lake Fanny Hooe

Keweenaw

Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback Brook Trout +37 more

Lake Fanny Hooe is a fishing water in Keweenaw County, Michigan (Lake Superior management unit).

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No Name Pond

Keweenaw

Bluegill Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback +29 more

No Name Pond is a fishing water in Keweenaw County, Michigan (Lake Superior management unit).

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Lac La Belle

Keweenaw

Bluegill Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback +37 more

Lac La Belle is a small inland lake in Keweenaw County on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula, connected to Lake Superior via a short canal. It offers access to both inland and Great Lakes fishing and is a landmark of the remote Upper Peninsula copper country.

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Lake Medora

Keweenaw

Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback Brown Trout +35 more

Lake Medora is a fishing water in Keweenaw County, Michigan (Lake Superior management unit).

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Lac La Belle

Keweenaw

Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback Central Mudminnow +34 more

Lac La Belle is a small inland lake in Keweenaw County on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula, connected to Lake Superior via a short canal. It offers access to both inland and Great Lakes fishing and is a landmark of the remote Upper Peninsula copper country.

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Lake Bailey

Keweenaw

Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback Central Mudminnow +31 more

Lake Bailey is a fishing water in Keweenaw County, Michigan (Lake Superior management unit).

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Gratiot Lake

Keweenaw

Bluegill Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback +34 more

Gratiot Lake is a fishing water in Keweenaw County, Michigan (Lake Superior management unit).

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