Tiger Muskie Stocked · 1 plant · last July 19, 1979 Last stocked July 19, 1979 · 1 plant
Tiger Muskie species guideBig Lake fishing
Big Lake fishing: not stocked since June 4, 2018. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie and Walleye. Also recorded: Yellow perch, Crappie, Largemouth bass, and Smallmouth bass. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie, dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow perch, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass.
- Last stocked
- June 4, 2018
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 2
- Since 1979
- Species stocked
- 2 (+4 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 118.9
Fish at Big Lake
Around the dates Big Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 63.3°F in June, 67.9°F in July. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 1 plant · last July 19, 1979 
Walleye Stocked · 1 plant · last June 4, 2018 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guide
Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Crappie species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth bass species guide
Smallmouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth bass species guideHow Big Lake is stocked
About 4,209 reported fish per acre, the most of 8 lakes in Baraga County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
500
Fish stocked in 2018
500,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2018 | Walleye | 500,000 | – | report |
| July 19, 1979 | Tiger Muskie | 500 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Covington
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
Small DNR ramp for small boats, canoes and kayaks (trailer parking for 4) at the rustic Big Lake State Forest Campground on the east shore, 9.2 miles north of Covington via M-28, West Plains Rd and Big Lake Rd. 15 campsites, 2 vault toilets, hand-pump water. Recreation Passport required.
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Common questions
What fish are at Big Lake?
Fishing Big Lake is as likely for Tiger Muskie and Walleye. Each accounts for 1 of 2 plants on record. Tiger Muskie was last stocked July 19, 1979. Walleye was last stocked June 4, 2018. Yellow perch, Crappie, Largemouth bass, and Smallmouth bass are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Big Lake stocked?
Not stocked since June 4, 2018. About 4,209 reported fish per acre, the most of 8 lakes in Baraga County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 38 years between 1979 and 2018.
How do you get on Big Lake?
The nearest town is Covington. Facilities include restrooms and camping. Small DNR ramp for small boats, canoes and kayaks (trailer parking for 4) at the rustic Big Lake State Forest Campground on the east shore, 9.2 miles north of Covington via M-28, West Plains Rd and Big Lake Rd. 15 campsites, 2 vault toilets, hand-pump water. Recreation Passport required.
Which lakes near Big Lake were stocked more recently?
Penegor Lake (13.5 mi) and Craig Lake (18.7 mi) were stocked more recently.