Splake Stocked · 13 plants · last June 6, 1996 Last stocked June 6, 1996 · 13 plants
Splake species guideBrush Lake fishing
Brush Lake fishing: not stocked since June 6, 1996. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout, Splake, and Brook Trout. Also recorded: Yellow perch. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout and Yellow perch.
- Last stocked
- June 6, 1996
- · Splake
- Plants on record
- 17
- Since 1979
- Species stocked
- 3 (+1 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 9.1
Fish at Brush Lake
Around the dates Brush Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 50.8°F in May, 60.3°F in June, 37°F in April. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Splake Stocked · 13 plants · last June 6, 1996 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last May 31, 1989 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brook Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last May 18, 1988 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guideHow Brush Lake is stocked
About 584 reported fish per acre, 17th most of 22 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
200
Fish stocked in 1980
200
Fish stocked in 1981
200
Fish stocked in 1984
200
Fish stocked in 1985
200
Fish stocked in 1986
200
Fish stocked in 1987
300
Fish stocked in 1988
1,365
Fish stocked in 1989
300
Fish stocked in 1990
300
Fish stocked in 1991
300
Fish stocked in 1992
300
Fish stocked in 1993
290
Fish stocked in 1994
330
Fish stocked in 1995
310
Fish stocked in 1996
320
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 6, 1996 | Splake | 320 | – | report |
| May 23, 1995 | Splake | 310 | – | report |
| June 3, 1994 | Splake | 330 | – | report |
| June 1, 1993 | Splake | 290 | – | report |
| May 26, 1992 | Splake | 300 | – | report |
| April 30, 1991 | Splake | 300 | – | report |
| May 17, 1990 | Splake | 300 | – | report |
| May 31, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | – | report |
| May 18, 1988 | Brook Trout | 900 | – | report |
| May 10, 1988 | Splake | 465 | – | report |
| May 13, 1987 | Splake | 300 | – | report |
| June 11, 1986 | Splake | 200 | – | report |
| May 21, 1985 | Splake | 200 | – | report |
| May 23, 1984 | Splake | 200 | – | report |
| June 9, 1981 | Splake | 200 | – | report |
| June 12, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | – | report |
| June 11, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Newberry
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
Small lake in the DNR's Pretty Lake Quiet Area. No road or ramp: from Pretty Lake State Forest Campground, paddle across Pretty Lake and take the short portage, or walk in, then fish from shore or a carried-in boat.
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Common questions
What fish are at Brush Lake?
Fishing Brush Lake usually means Splake: Splake accounts for 13 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and one more. Splake was last stocked June 6, 1996. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 31, 1989. Brook Trout was last stocked May 18, 1988. Yellow perch is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Brush Lake stocked?
Not stocked since June 6, 1996. About 584 reported fish per acre, 17th most of 22 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1982 and 1983.
How do you get on Brush Lake?
The nearest town is Newberry. Facilities include camping and restrooms. Small lake in the DNR's Pretty Lake Quiet Area. No road or ramp: from Pretty Lake State Forest Campground, paddle across Pretty Lake and take the short portage, or walk in, then fish from shore or a carried-in boat.
Which lakes near Brush Lake were stocked more recently?
Pretty Lake (0.3 mi), Camp Eight Lake (0.3 mi), Bullhead Lake (0.5 mi), Deer Lake (0.6 mi), and Beaverhouse Lake (0.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Pretty Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Splake, and Brook Trout, Camp Eight Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Bullhead Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Splake, and Brook Trout, Deer Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, and Beaverhouse Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Splake.