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

Schoolhouse Lake

Oakland

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Schoolhouse Lake is a fishing water in Oakland County, Michigan (Lake Erie management unit).

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Cedar Island Lake

Oakland

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Cedar Island Lake is a fishing water in Oakland County, Michigan (Lake Erie management unit).

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Walled Lake

Oakland 640 ac 42ft

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Metro Detroit area lake with good walleye and bass fishing. Busy in summer — weekday mornings are best.

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Wildwood Lake

Oakland

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Wildwood Lake is a fishing water in Oakland County, Michigan (Southern Lake Huron management unit).

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Crotched Lake

Oakland

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Crotched Lake is a fishing water in Oakland County, Michigan (Southern Lake Huron management unit).

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Graham lakes

Oakland

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Graham lakes is a fishing water in Oakland County, Michigan (Lake Erie management unit).

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Loon Lake

Oakland

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Loon Lake is a fishing water in Oakland County, Michigan (Lake Erie management unit).

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Lower Pettibone Lake

Oakland

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Lower Pettibone Lake is a fishing water in Oakland County, Michigan (Lake Erie management unit).

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Otter Lake

Oakland

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Otter Lake is a fishing water in Oakland County, Michigan (Lake Erie management unit).

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Stringy Lakes Chain

Oakland

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Stringy Lakes Chain is a fishing water in Oakland County, Michigan (Lake Erie management unit).

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Sylvan Lake

Oakland

Black Crappie Blackstripe Topminnow Bluegill Bluntnose Minnow +27 more

Sylvan Lake is a fishing water in Oakland County, Michigan (Lake Erie management unit).

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Valley Lake

Oakland

Black Crappie Blackstripe Topminnow Bluegill Bluntnose Minnow +27 more

Valley Lake is a fishing water in Oakland County, Michigan (Southern Lake Huron management unit).

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