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

Pratt Lake

Luce

Black Crappie Bluegill Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside +36 more

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

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Moon Lake

Luce

Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback Brook Trout +33 more

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

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Pretty Lake

Luce

Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback Brook Trout +37 more

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

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Wolverine Lake

Luce

Black Crappie Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback +33 more

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

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Bass Lake

Luce

Bluegill Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback +35 more

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

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Holland Lake

Luce

Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback Brook Trout +28 more

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

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Little Lake Harbor

Luce

Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback Brook Trout +32 more

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

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Syphon Lake

Luce

Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback Brook Trout +28 more

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

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Tank Lake

Luce

Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback Central Mudminnow +30 more

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

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Peanut Lake

Luce

Bluegill Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback +33 more

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

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Sid Lake

Luce

Arctic grayling Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback +29 more

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

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Muskallonge Lake

Luce 768 ac 15ft

Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback Brook Trout +42 more

Remote state park lake on the Lake Superior shoreline. Excellent northern pike and smallmouth bass in clear water.

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Bodi Lake

Luce

Bluegill Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback +32 more

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

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East Lake

Luce

Bluegill Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback +34 more

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

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Culhane Lake

Luce

Bluegill Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback +32 more

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

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Blind Sucker Flooding

Luce

Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback Central Mudminnow +30 more

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

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Ward Lake

Luce

Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback Brook Trout +31 more

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

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Kaks Lake

Luce

Bluegill Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback +30 more

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

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Camp 8 Lake

Luce

Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback Central Mudminnow +29 more

Camp 8 Lake is a fishing water in Luce County, Michigan (Lake Superior management unit).

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Dollarville Flooding

Luce

Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback Central Mudminnow +30 more

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

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Pike Lake

Luce

Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback Central Mudminnow +29 more

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

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Twin Lake

Luce

Bluegill Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brook Stickleback +30 more

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

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Two-Hearted River

Luce

American Brook Lamprey Barred Fantail Darter Bigmouth Shiner Black Redhorse +75 more

Two-Hearted River is a fishing water in Luce County, Michigan (Lake Superior management unit).

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