Camp Seven Lake fishing

Camp Seven Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout, Splake, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, and Walleye on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1980, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and Brook Trout, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.

Camp Seven Lake
Photo: USFS - Hiawatha National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Last stocked
June 22, 2026
· Walleye
Plants on record
37
Since 1980
Species recorded
5
Surface acres
51.7

Fish at Camp Seven Lake

5 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Around the dates Camp Seven Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 51.7°F in May, 62°F in June, 37.8°F in April, 60.2°F in September. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last June 5, 1999 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 5, 1999 · 16 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Splake Stocked · 10 plants · last May 8, 1995

Last stocked May 8, 1995 · 10 plants

Splake species guide
Walleye Stocked · 9 plants · last June 22, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked June 22, 2026 · 9 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Brook Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last May 9, 1989 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 9, 1989 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide
Brown Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last May 5, 1989 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 5, 1989 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide

How Camp Seven Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 2,308 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 8 lakes in Delta County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1980

6,900

Fish stocked in 1981

4,500

Fish stocked in 1982

6,000

Fish stocked in 1983

6,000

Fish stocked in 1984

6,650

Fish stocked in 1985

6,638

Fish stocked in 1986

6,780

Fish stocked in 1987

10,700

Fish stocked in 1988

8,765

Fish stocked in 1989

7,950

Fish stocked in 1990

6,000

Fish stocked in 1991

5,970

Fish stocked in 1992

7,000

Fish stocked in 1993

3,490

Fish stocked in 1994

7,000

Fish stocked in 1995

5,000

Fish stocked in 1999

200

Fish stocked in 2012

1,477

Fish stocked in 2013

1,596

Fish stocked in 2014

1,500

Fish stocked in 2016

1,490

Fish stocked in 2017

1,498

Fish stocked in 2019

1,738

Fish stocked in 2021

1,490

Fish stocked in 2024

1,484

Fish stocked in 2026

1,480

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 22, 2026Walleye1,480–report
June 18, 2024Walleye1,484–report
June 22, 2021Walleye1,490–report
June 26, 2019Walleye1,738–report
June 20, 2017Walleye1,498–report
June 29, 2016Walleye1,490–report
June 27, 2014Walleye1,500–report
July 4, 2013Walleye1,596–report
June 5, 2012Walleye1,477–report
June 5, 1999Rainbow Trout200–report
May 8, 1995Splake5,000–report
May 27, 1994Splake7,000–report
May 19, 1993Splake3,490–report
May 18, 1992Splake4,000–report
April 30, 1992Rainbow Trout3,000–report
May 28, 1991Rainbow Trout1,500–report
April 26, 1991Splake4,470–report
May 22, 1990Splake3,000–report
May 22, 1990Rainbow Trout3,000–report
May 9, 1989Brook Trout250–report
May 5, 1989Brown Trout2,000–report
May 5, 1989Rainbow Trout5,700–report
May 9, 1988Rainbow Trout6,965–report
April 26, 1988Splake1,800–report
May 11, 1987Rainbow Trout7,000–report
April 30, 1987Splake3,700–report
May 8, 1986Splake1,840–report
May 8, 1986Rainbow Trout4,940–report
June 18, 1985Rainbow Trout1,128–report
May 14, 1985Rainbow Trout4,000–report
May 14, 1985Splake1,510–report
September 26, 1984Rainbow Trout6,650–report
October 5, 1983Rainbow Trout6,000–report
October 19, 1982Rainbow Trout6,000–report
September 1, 1981Rainbow Trout4,500–report
September 15, 1980Rainbow Trout4,500–report
April 25, 1980Rainbow Trout2,400–report

Access and facts

Facilities
restrooms, camping, dock

Hiawatha National Forest campground and day-use site on the 60-acre lake, reached from Forest Highway 13 via County Road 442. MDNR lists shore, pier, and boat fishing, a boat launch, and a fishing pier by the campground. Vault toilets and potable water; USFS charges a day-use vehicle fee.

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.

About Camp Seven Lake

Photo of Camp Seven Lake
USFS - Hiawatha National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Photo of Camp Seven Lake
USFS - Hiawatha National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Photo of Camp Seven Lake
USFS - Hiawatha National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

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Common questions

What fish are at Camp Seven Lake?

Fishing Camp Seven Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 16 of 37 plants on record, ahead of Splake and 3 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 5, 1999. Splake was last stocked May 8, 1995. Walleye was last stocked June 22, 2026. Brook Trout was last stocked May 9, 1989. 1 more species is on the stocking report.

When is Camp Seven Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 22, 2026. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1980, most often in May and June. About 2,308 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 8 lakes in Delta County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 21 years between 1980 and 2026.

How do you get on Camp Seven Lake?

Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. Hiawatha National Forest campground and day-use site on the 60-acre lake, reached from Forest Highway 13 via County Road 442. MDNR lists shore, pier, and boat fishing, a boat launch, and a fishing pier by the campground. Vault toilets and potable water; USFS charges a day-use vehicle fee.

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