Lake Sturgeon Stocked · 9 plants · last August 22, 2025 Last stocked August 22, 2025 · 9 plants
Lake Sturgeon species guideBurt Lake fishing
Burt Lake fishing is stocked with Lake Sturgeon, Atlantic Salmon, and Rainbow Trout on a natural lake. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1983, most often in May and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- August 22, 2025
- · Lake Sturgeon
- Plants on record
- 13
- Since 1983
- Species recorded
- 3
- Surface acres
- 17,404.6
Fish at Burt Lake
Around the dates Burt Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 68.3°F in August, 53.5°F in May, 64.3°F in June, 69.5°F in July. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Lake Sturgeon Stocked · 9 plants · last August 22, 2025 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last June 5, 1987 Best: dawn, dusk 
Atlantic Salmon Stocked · 1 plant · last October 28, 1986 Last stocked October 28, 1986 · 1 plant
Atlantic Salmon species guideBurt Lake is noted for its fish population. Along with nearby Mullett Lake and Black Lake, it is recognized for its Lake Sturgeon. A sturgeon from Burt Lake briefly held the record of largest sturgeon caught in the USA. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
How Burt Lake is stocked
About 12 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 6 lakes in Cheboygan County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1983
1,835
Fish stocked in 1984
6,698
Fish stocked in 1986
38
Fish stocked in 1987
194,963
Fish stocked in 1990
5,010
Fish stocked in 2009
100
Fish stocked in 2010
584
Fish stocked in 2011
197
Fish stocked in 2012
1,663
Fish stocked in 2013
490
Fish stocked in 2025
118
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2025 | Lake Sturgeon | 118 | – | report |
| August 30, 2013 | Lake Sturgeon | 490 | – | report |
| September 7, 2012 | Lake Sturgeon | 1,663 | – | report |
| August 20, 2011 | Lake Sturgeon | 197 | – | report |
| August 21, 2010 | Lake Sturgeon | 584 | – | report |
| August 15, 2009 | Lake Sturgeon | 100 | – | report |
| July 24, 1990 | Lake Sturgeon | 5,010 | – | report |
| June 5, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 95,000 | – | report |
| May 19, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 56,434 | – | report |
| May 19, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 43,529 | – | report |
| October 28, 1986 | Atlantic Salmon | 38 | – | report |
| August 29, 1984 | Lake Sturgeon | 6,698 | – | report |
| August 15, 1983 | Lake Sturgeon | 1,835 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Indian River
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms, dock
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Burt Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Burt Lake?
Fishing Burt Lake usually means Lake Sturgeon: Lake Sturgeon accounts for 9 of 13 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and one more. Lake Sturgeon was last stocked August 22, 2025. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 5, 1987. Atlantic Salmon was last stocked October 28, 1986.
When is Burt Lake stocked?
Last stocked August 22, 2025. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1983, most often in May and August. About 12 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 6 lakes in Cheboygan County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 32 years between 1983 and 2025.
How do you get on Burt Lake?
The nearest town is Indian River. Facilities include camping, restrooms, and dock.
Which lakes near Burt Lake were stocked more recently?
Mullett Lake (7.5 mi) and Weber Lake (12.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Mullett Lake is also stocked with Lake Sturgeon and Rainbow Trout.