Rainbow Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last June 11, 1980 Best: dawn, dusk Bass Lake fishing
Bass Lake fishing: not stocked since June 30, 2004. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout, Splake, Lake Trout, and Walleye. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, dawn for Lake Trout, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.
- Last stocked
- June 30, 2004
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 7
- Since 1979
- Species recorded
- 4
- Surface acres
- 148.3
Fish at Bass Lake
Around the dates Bass Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 61°F in June, 51.3°F in May, 47.4°F in October, 34.3°F in November. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last June 11, 1980 Best: dawn, dusk 
Splake Stocked · 2 plants · last October 3, 1985 Last stocked October 3, 1985 · 2 plants
Splake species guide
Walleye Stocked · 2 plants · last June 30, 2004 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Lake Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last November 14, 1985 Best: dawn How Bass Lake is stocked
About 168 reported fish per acre, 20th most of 22 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
4,400
Fish stocked in 1980
4,400
Fish stocked in 1981
4,000
Fish stocked in 1985
7,800
Fish stocked in 2004
4,246
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2004 | Walleye | 1,946 | – | report |
| June 29, 2004 | Walleye | 2,300 | – | report |
| November 14, 1985 | Lake Trout | 300 | – | report |
| October 3, 1985 | Splake | 7,500 | – | report |
| May 12, 1981 | Splake | 4,000 | – | report |
| June 11, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 4,400 | – | report |
| May 29, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 4,400 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- McMillan
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock, camping
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 Bass Lake?
Fishing Bass Lake is as likely for Rainbow Trout, Splake, and Walleye. Each accounts for 2 of 7 plants on record. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 11, 1980. Splake was last stocked October 3, 1985. Walleye was last stocked June 30, 2004. Lake Trout was last stocked November 14, 1985.
When is Bass Lake stocked?
Not stocked since June 30, 2004. About 168 reported fish per acre, 20th most of 22 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 21 years between 1979 and 2004.
How do you get on Bass Lake?
The nearest town is McMillan. Facilities include restrooms, dock, and camping.
Which lakes near Bass Lake were stocked more recently?
Peanut Lake (1.4 mi), Syphon Lake (1.6 mi), Wolverine Lake (3.6 mi), and Ward Lake (5 mi) were stocked more recently. Peanut Lake is also stocked with Splake and Wolverine Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.