Walleye Stocked · 7 plants · last June 18, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night Au Train Lake fishing
Au Train Lake fishing has Tiger Muskie, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1983, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.
- Last stocked
- June 18, 2026
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 14
- Since 1983
- Species recorded
- 3
- Surface acres
- 844.1
Fish at Au Train Lake
Around the dates Au Train Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 60°F in June, 66°F in August, 60.7°F in September, 49°F in October. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Walleye Stocked · 7 plants · last June 18, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 5 plants · last September 24, 1990 Last stocked September 24, 1990 · 5 plants
Tiger Muskie species guide
Smallmouth Bass Stocked · 2 plants · last August 1, 1985 Best: dawn, dusk Anglers can expect a healthy catch of bass and a variety of perch at Au Train Lake. Canoeing is also popular on Au Train Lake and the nearby Au Train River, which meanders into Lake Superior. (recreation.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Au Train Lake is stocked
About 105 reported fish per acre, 13th most of 18 lakes in Alger County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1983
3,642
Fish stocked in 1985
7,141
Fish stocked in 1987
950
Fish stocked in 1989
2,500
Fish stocked in 1990
1,500
Fish stocked in 2005
18,232
Fish stocked in 2012
3,188
Fish stocked in 2016
21,320
Fish stocked in 2021
9,900
Fish stocked in 2024
10,417
Fish stocked in 2026
9,990
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 | Walleye | 9,990 | – | report |
| June 18, 2024 | Walleye | 10,417 | – | report |
| June 24, 2021 | Walleye | 9,900 | – | report |
| June 22, 2016 | Walleye | 6,220 | – | report |
| June 21, 2016 | Walleye | 15,100 | – | report |
| June 16, 2012 | Walleye | 3,188 | – | report |
| June 21, 2005 | Walleye | 18,232 | – | report |
| September 24, 1990 | Tiger Muskie | 1,500 | – | report |
| September 19, 1989 | Tiger Muskie | 2,500 | – | report |
| October 15, 1987 | Tiger Muskie | 950 | – | report |
| October 2, 1985 | Tiger Muskie | 800 | – | report |
| August 1, 1985 | Smallmouth Bass | 6,341 | – | report |
| August 22, 1983 | Smallmouth Bass | 2,142 | – | report |
| August 9, 1983 | Tiger Muskie | 1,500 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Au Train
- Facilities
- camping
Hiawatha National Forest's Au Train Lake Campground at the south end has a boat ramp by its parking area and drinking water. From M-28 in Au Train, take County Highway H-03 south 4.2 miles, FR 2276 east 0.7 mile, then FR 2596 north 1.4 miles. Boat rentals are available in Au Train.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Au Train Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Au Train Lake?
Fishing Au Train Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 7 of 14 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Muskie and one more. Walleye was last stocked June 18, 2026. Tiger Muskie was last stocked September 24, 1990. Smallmouth Bass was last stocked August 1, 1985.
When is Au Train Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 18, 2026. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1983, most often in June and August. About 105 reported fish per acre, 13th most of 18 lakes in Alger County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 33 years between 1983 and 2026.
How do you get on Au Train Lake?
The nearest town is Au Train. Facilities include camping. Hiawatha National Forest's Au Train Lake Campground at the south end has a boat ramp by its parking area and drinking water. From M-28 in Au Train, take County Highway H-03 south 4.2 miles, FR 2276 east 0.7 mile, then FR 2596 north 1.4 miles. Boat rentals are available in Au Train.