Banana Lake fishing

Banana Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about once a year since 1979, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Banana Lake
Photo: U.S. Forest Service, Eastern Region, Public domain
Last stocked
May 11, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
47
Since 1979
Species recorded
1
Surface acres
21.7

Fish at Banana Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Around the dates Banana Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 51.7°F in May, 62.1°F in June, 38°F in April. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 47 plants · last May 11, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 11, 2026 · 47 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Banana Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 1,752 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 19 lakes in Schoolcraft County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

600

Fish stocked in 1980

600

Fish stocked in 1981

600

Fish stocked in 1984

600

Fish stocked in 1985

800

Fish stocked in 1986

760

Fish stocked in 1987

800

Fish stocked in 1988

800

Fish stocked in 1989

800

Fish stocked in 1990

800

Fish stocked in 1991

600

Fish stocked in 1992

800

Fish stocked in 1993

800

Fish stocked in 1994

800

Fish stocked in 1995

800

Fish stocked in 1996

800

Fish stocked in 1997

800

Fish stocked in 1998

700

Fish stocked in 1999

800

Fish stocked in 2000

700

Fish stocked in 2001

800

Fish stocked in 2002

800

Fish stocked in 2003

900

Fish stocked in 2004

898

Fish stocked in 2005

2,190

Fish stocked in 2006

799

Fish stocked in 2007

880

Fish stocked in 2008

879

Fish stocked in 2009

1,000

Fish stocked in 2010

880

Fish stocked in 2011

878

Fish stocked in 2012

800

Fish stocked in 2013

880

Fish stocked in 2014

789

Fish stocked in 2015

879

Fish stocked in 2016

798

Fish stocked in 2017

880

Fish stocked in 2018

860

Fish stocked in 2019

879

Fish stocked in 2020

769

Fish stocked in 2021

719

Fish stocked in 2022

798

Fish stocked in 2023

760

Fish stocked in 2024

880

Fish stocked in 2025

830

Fish stocked in 2026

830

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 11, 2026Rainbow Trout830–report
May 8, 2025Rainbow Trout830–report
April 23, 2024Rainbow Trout880–report
May 16, 2023Rainbow Trout760–report
May 9, 2022Rainbow Trout798–report
May 5, 2021Rainbow Trout719–report
May 11, 2020Rainbow Trout769–report
May 6, 2019Rainbow Trout879–report
May 10, 2018Rainbow Trout860–report
April 19, 2017Rainbow Trout880–report
May 10, 2016Rainbow Trout798–report
April 30, 2015Rainbow Trout879–report
May 13, 2014Rainbow Trout789–report
May 22, 2013Rainbow Trout880–report
May 3, 2012Rainbow Trout800–report
May 11, 2011Rainbow Trout878–report
May 3, 2010Rainbow Trout880–report
May 15, 2009Rainbow Trout1,000–report
May 5, 2008Rainbow Trout879–report
May 10, 2007Rainbow Trout880–report
April 25, 2006Rainbow Trout799–report
May 18, 2005Rainbow Trout690–report
May 12, 2005Rainbow Trout1,500–report
April 29, 2004Rainbow Trout898–report
May 13, 2003Rainbow Trout900–report
May 2, 2002Rainbow Trout800–report
April 25, 2001Rainbow Trout800–report
May 2, 2000Rainbow Trout700–report
May 12, 1999Rainbow Trout800–report
May 15, 1998Rainbow Trout700–report
May 22, 1997Rainbow Trout800–report
June 18, 1996Rainbow Trout800–report
May 1, 1995Rainbow Trout800–report
June 3, 1994Rainbow Trout800–report
June 15, 1993Rainbow Trout800–report
June 1, 1992Rainbow Trout800–report
June 5, 1991Rainbow Trout600–report
May 25, 1990Rainbow Trout800–report
May 2, 1989Rainbow Trout800–report
May 19, 1988Rainbow Trout800–report
May 4, 1987Rainbow Trout800–report
May 15, 1986Rainbow Trout760–report
June 7, 1985Rainbow Trout800–report
May 7, 1984Rainbow Trout600–report
June 4, 1981Rainbow Trout600–report
May 21, 1980Rainbow Trout600–report
June 11, 1979Rainbow Trout600–report

Access and facts

A 25-acre trout lake on the Schoolcraft-Delta county line. From US-2 take M-149 about 9 miles, CR 453 west 2.2 miles, CR 437 (Thunder Lake Road) north 4.5 miles, then USFS Road 2217 west about 1.6 miles to a 0.25-mile two-track that ends at the lake.

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

About Banana Lake

Photo of Banana Lake
U.S. Forest Service, Eastern Region, Public domain

Nearest lakes

Bear Lake 0.7 mi last stocked December 2, 2024 Square Lake 1.1 mi last stocked May 31, 1996 Carr Lake 1.2 mi last stocked September 6, 1979 Thunder Lake 2.3 mi last stocked June 20, 2024 Gooseneck Lake 3 mi last stocked June 22, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Banana Lake?

Fishing Banana Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 47 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 11, 2026.

When is Banana Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 11, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 1979, most often in May and June. About 1,752 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 19 lakes in Schoolcraft County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1982 and 1983.

How do you get on Banana Lake?

A 25-acre trout lake on the Schoolcraft-Delta county line. From US-2 take M-149 about 9 miles, CR 453 west 2.2 miles, CR 437 (Thunder Lake Road) north 4.5 miles, then USFS Road 2217 west about 1.6 miles to a 0.25-mile two-track that ends at the lake.

Which lakes near Banana Lake were stocked more recently?

Gooseneck Lake (3 mi) was stocked more recently.

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