Avalon Lake fishing

Avalon Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Splake, Brook Trout, and Brown Trout on a natural lake. It is stocked about 2.1 times a year since 1981, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout and Brown Trout.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
April 22, 2026
· Brook Trout
Plants on record
95
Since 1981
Species recorded
4
Surface acres
386.2

Fish at Avalon Lake

4 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Around the dates Avalon Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 40.9°F in April, 54.6°F in May, 65.2°F in June, 30.8°F in March. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Splake Stocked · 70 plants · last April 22, 2026

Last stocked April 22, 2026 · 70 plants

Splake species guide
Brown Trout Stocked · 12 plants · last June 8, 2017 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked June 8, 2017 · 12 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 11 plants · last April 27, 2016 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 27, 2016 · 11 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Brook Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last April 22, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked April 22, 2026 · 2 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

How Avalon Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 2,518 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 9 lakes in Montmorency County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1981

18,600

Fish stocked in 1982

15,000

Fish stocked in 1983

16,800

Fish stocked in 1984

14,800

Fish stocked in 1985

17,500

Fish stocked in 1986

16,810

Fish stocked in 1987

20,000

Fish stocked in 1988

18,000

Fish stocked in 1989

9,500

Fish stocked in 1990

21,120

Fish stocked in 1991

20,000

Fish stocked in 1992

20,000

Fish stocked in 1993

13,600

Fish stocked in 1994

23,994

Fish stocked in 1995

21,200

Fish stocked in 1996

23,605

Fish stocked in 1997

20,256

Fish stocked in 1998

21,400

Fish stocked in 1999

22,200

Fish stocked in 2000

19,200

Fish stocked in 2001

20,440

Fish stocked in 2002

21,200

Fish stocked in 2003

20,997

Fish stocked in 2004

19,340

Fish stocked in 2005

23,998

Fish stocked in 2006

23,972

Fish stocked in 2007

19,083

Fish stocked in 2008

19,997

Fish stocked in 2009

24,003

Fish stocked in 2010

21,184

Fish stocked in 2011

23,985

Fish stocked in 2012

72,830

Fish stocked in 2013

20,369

Fish stocked in 2014

24,273

Fish stocked in 2015

18,780

Fish stocked in 2016

20,093

Fish stocked in 2017

29,770

Fish stocked in 2018

20,083

Fish stocked in 2019

19,996

Fish stocked in 2020

9,730

Fish stocked in 2021

19,997

Fish stocked in 2022

22,095

Fish stocked in 2023

19,999

Fish stocked in 2024

21,999

Fish stocked in 2025

19,896

Fish stocked in 2026

20,650

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 22, 2026Brook Trout252–report
April 22, 2026Splake20,398–report
April 18, 2025Splake7,852–report
April 18, 2025Splake12,044–report
April 2, 2024Splake8,999–report
April 2, 2024Splake13,000–report
April 21, 2023Splake19,999–report
April 27, 2022Splake9,959–report
April 27, 2022Splake12,136–report
April 5, 2021Splake17,409–report
March 29, 2021Splake2,588–report
April 20, 2020Splake9,730–report
April 27, 2019Splake3,057–report
April 22, 2019Splake16,939–report
May 4, 2018Splake4,845–report
May 3, 2018Splake12,699–report
May 3, 2018Splake2,539–report
June 8, 2017Brown Trout8,678–report
April 17, 2017Splake21,092–report
April 27, 2016Rainbow Trout100–report
April 20, 2016Splake19,993–report
May 1, 2015Splake18,680–report
April 21, 2015Brown Trout100–report
June 2, 2014Brown Trout2,069–report
June 2, 2014Brown Trout2,224–report
April 30, 2014Splake10,050–report
April 30, 2014Splake9,930–report
May 1, 2013Brown Trout50–report
May 1, 2013Brown Trout37–report
May 1, 2013Brown Trout255–report
May 1, 2013Brown Trout35–report
April 26, 2013Splake9,919–report
April 24, 2013Splake10,073–report
October 4, 2012Rainbow Trout49,044–report
May 10, 2012Brown Trout575–report
May 8, 2012Brown Trout573–report
April 18, 2012Brown Trout100–report
April 18, 2012Brown Trout140–report
April 9, 2012Splake2,236–report
April 5, 2012Splake9,940–report
April 5, 2012Splake10,222–report
April 18, 2011Splake11,990–report
April 18, 2011Splake11,995–report
April 13, 2010Splake2,993–report
April 12, 2010Splake11,316–report
April 12, 2010Splake6,875–report
April 13, 2009Splake10,773–report
April 13, 2009Splake13,230–report
April 22, 2008Splake6,121–report
April 21, 2008Splake13,876–report
April 17, 2007Splake2,091–report
April 17, 2007Splake4,766–report
April 17, 2007Splake12,226–report
May 8, 2006Splake3,600–report
April 11, 2006Splake6,280–report
April 11, 2006Splake14,092–report
April 15, 2005Splake16,024–report
April 13, 2005Splake7,974–report
April 6, 2004Splake19,340–report
April 23, 2003Splake14,000–report
April 22, 2003Splake6,997–report
April 23, 2002Splake21,200–report
April 30, 2001Splake20,440–report
March 30, 2000Splake19,200–report
April 30, 1999Splake2,200–report
April 26, 1999Splake16,000–report
April 22, 1999Splake4,000–report
April 21, 1998Splake21,400–report
May 2, 1997Splake7,800–report
May 1, 1997Splake12,456–report
May 7, 1996Splake23,605–report
April 12, 1995Splake21,200–report
May 18, 1994Splake23,994–report
May 6, 1993Splake13,600–report
May 13, 1992Splake20,000–report
April 19, 1991Splake20,000–report
May 3, 1990Splake3,120–report
May 2, 1990Splake18,000–report
April 21, 1989Rainbow Trout9,500–report
April 15, 1988Splake18,000–report
May 12, 1987Splake10,000–report
May 1, 1987Rainbow Trout3,334–report
May 1, 1987Rainbow Trout6,666–report
May 19, 1986Brook Trout860–report
May 19, 1986Splake2,500–report
April 17, 1986Rainbow Trout8,450–report
April 17, 1986Splake5,000–report
May 21, 1985Rainbow Trout10,000–report
May 15, 1985Splake7,500–report
May 4, 1984Splake7,500–report
May 4, 1984Rainbow Trout7,300–report
May 24, 1983Splake7,500–report
May 24, 1983Rainbow Trout9,300–report
May 27, 1982Rainbow Trout15,000–report
April 30, 1981Rainbow Trout18,600–report

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Hillman
Facilities
restrooms, dock

A hard-surfaced DNR boat launch with 1 lane and 1 pier is on the east end. From Hillman take CR 451 north, then CR 459 west and north along the east shore; signs lead to the launch. Administered by Clear Lake State Park; a Recreation Passport is required. 1 toilet on site.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.

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Common questions

What fish are at Avalon Lake?

Fishing Avalon Lake usually means Splake: Splake accounts for 70 of 95 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout and 2 more. Splake was last stocked April 22, 2026. Brown Trout was last stocked June 8, 2017. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 27, 2016. Brook Trout was last stocked April 22, 2026.

When is Avalon Lake stocked?

Last stocked April 22, 2026. It is stocked about 2.1 times a year since 1981, most often in April and May. About 2,518 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 9 lakes in Montmorency County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How do you get on Avalon Lake?

The nearest town is Hillman. Facilities include restrooms and dock. A hard-surfaced DNR boat launch with 1 lane and 1 pier is on the east end. From Hillman take CR 451 north, then CR 459 west and north along the east shore; signs lead to the launch. Administered by Clear Lake State Park; a Recreation Passport is required. 1 toilet on site.

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