Rainbow Trout Stocked · 50 plants · last May 18, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Camp Eight Lake fishing
Camp Eight Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Smallmouth bass. 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.
- Last stocked
- May 18, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 50
- Since 1979
- Species stocked
- 1 (+1 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 65.7
Fish at Camp Eight Lake
Around the dates Camp Eight 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
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 50 plants · last May 18, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Smallmouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth bass species guideHow Camp Eight Lake is stocked
About 2,104 reported fish per acre, 10th most of 22 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
1,600
Fish stocked in 1980
1,600
Fish stocked in 1981
1,600
Fish stocked in 1984
1,530
Fish stocked in 1985
2,500
Fish stocked in 1986
2,070
Fish stocked in 1987
6,607
Fish stocked in 1988
6,600
Fish stocked in 1989
6,600
Fish stocked in 1990
6,600
Fish stocked in 1991
5,900
Fish stocked in 1992
6,600
Fish stocked in 1993
6,600
Fish stocked in 1995
2,160
Fish stocked in 1996
2,100
Fish stocked in 1997
2,110
Fish stocked in 1998
1,950
Fish stocked in 1999
2,300
Fish stocked in 2000
2,010
Fish stocked in 2001
2,000
Fish stocked in 2002
2,300
Fish stocked in 2003
2,299
Fish stocked in 2004
2,300
Fish stocked in 2005
2,485
Fish stocked in 2006
2,000
Fish stocked in 2007
2,200
Fish stocked in 2008
2,199
Fish stocked in 2009
3,499
Fish stocked in 2010
3,399
Fish stocked in 2011
3,400
Fish stocked in 2012
3,364
Fish stocked in 2013
3,000
Fish stocked in 2014
3,128
Fish stocked in 2015
2,800
Fish stocked in 2016
2,638
Fish stocked in 2017
2,903
Fish stocked in 2018
2,639
Fish stocked in 2019
2,904
Fish stocked in 2020
2,493
Fish stocked in 2021
2,375
Fish stocked in 2022
2,080
Fish stocked in 2023
2,497
Fish stocked in 2024
2,904
Fish stocked in 2025
2,700
Fish stocked in 2026
2,700
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,700 | – | report |
| May 19, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,700 | – | report |
| April 30, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,904 | – | report |
| May 11, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 2,497 | – | report |
| May 16, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 2,080 | – | report |
| May 12, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 370 | – | report |
| May 12, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 2,005 | – | report |
| May 21, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,493 | – | report |
| May 14, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 2,904 | – | report |
| May 22, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 2,639 | – | report |
| May 8, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 2,903 | – | report |
| May 16, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 2,638 | – | report |
| May 14, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 2,800 | – | report |
| June 4, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 3,128 | – | report |
| May 23, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | – | report |
| May 3, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 3,364 | – | report |
| May 3, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 3,400 | – | report |
| April 22, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 3,399 | – | report |
| May 6, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 3,499 | – | report |
| May 12, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 2,199 | – | report |
| May 9, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 2,200 | – | report |
| April 25, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | – | report |
| May 16, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 2,485 | – | report |
| April 22, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | – | report |
| May 13, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 2,299 | – | report |
| May 1, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | – | report |
| April 25, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | – | report |
| April 19, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 2,010 | – | report |
| May 11, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | – | report |
| May 4, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 1,950 | – | report |
| May 14, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 2,110 | – | report |
| June 5, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 2,100 | – | report |
| May 16, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 2,160 | – | report |
| June 15, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 6,600 | – | report |
| June 5, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 2,200 | – | report |
| June 4, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 2,200 | – | report |
| June 3, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 2,200 | – | report |
| June 7, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 5,900 | – | report |
| May 31, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 6,600 | – | report |
| June 7, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 1,980 | – | report |
| June 7, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 4,620 | – | report |
| May 18, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 6,600 | – | report |
| May 21, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 807 | – | report |
| May 20, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 5,800 | – | report |
| May 13, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 2,070 | – | report |
| May 21, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | – | report |
| May 23, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 1,530 | – | report |
| June 9, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | – | report |
| June 12, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | – | report |
| June 11, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Newberry
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
No road or ramp: in the DNR's Pretty Lake Quiet Area, reached on foot or by canoe over short portages from Pretty Lake State Forest Campground. Walk-in sites 25 and 26 are on the lake; sites 19 to 21, between it and Long Lake, are about 0.8 miles in. Pit toilets.
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
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 Camp Eight Lake?
Fishing Camp Eight Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 50 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 18, 2026. Smallmouth bass is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Camp Eight Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 18, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 1979, most often in May and June. About 2,104 reported fish per acre, 10th most of 22 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1982, 1983, and 1994.
How do you get on Camp Eight Lake?
The nearest town is Newberry. Facilities include camping and restrooms. No road or ramp: in the DNR's Pretty Lake Quiet Area, reached on foot or by canoe over short portages from Pretty Lake State Forest Campground. Walk-in sites 25 and 26 are on the lake; sites 19 to 21, between it and Long Lake, are about 0.8 miles in. Pit toilets.
Which lakes near Camp Eight Lake were stocked more recently?
Pretty Lake (0.5 mi) was stocked more recently. Pretty Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.