Tiger Muskie Stocked · 5 plants · last August 8, 1983 Last stocked August 8, 1983 · 5 plants
Tiger Muskie species guideCenter Lake fishing
Center Lake fishing: not stocked since August 8, 1983. It was stocked with Northern Pike and Tiger Muskie on a reservoir. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- August 8, 1983
- · Tiger Muskie
- Plants on record
- 7
- Since 1981
- Species recorded
- 2
- Surface acres
- 847.6
Fish at Center Lake
Around the dates Center Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 71°F in August, 46.7°F in April. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 5 plants · last August 8, 1983 
Northern Pike Stocked · 2 plants · last April 4, 1981 Best: dawn, day, dusk How Center Lake is stocked
About 483 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 7 lakes in Jackson County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1981
404,025
Fish stocked in 1982
3,800
Fish stocked in 1983
1,900
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 8, 1983 | Tiger Muskie | 200 | – | report |
| August 8, 1983 | Tiger Muskie | 500 | – | report |
| August 2, 1983 | Tiger Muskie | 1,200 | – | report |
| August 5, 1982 | Tiger Muskie | 3,800 | – | report |
| August 11, 1981 | Tiger Muskie | 1,000 | – | report |
| April 4, 1981 | Northern Pike | 279,491 | – | report |
| April 2, 1981 | Northern Pike | 123,534 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Michigan Center
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
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 Center Lake?
Fishing Center Lake usually means Tiger Muskie: Tiger Muskie accounts for 5 of 7 plants on record, ahead of Northern Pike. Tiger Muskie was last stocked August 8, 1983. Northern Pike was last stocked April 4, 1981.
When is Center Lake stocked?
Not stocked since August 8, 1983. About 483 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 7 lakes in Jackson County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How do you get on Center Lake?
The nearest town is Michigan Center. Facilities include restrooms and dock.
Which lakes near Center Lake were stocked more recently?
Gilletts Lake (3.7 mi), Portage Lake (9.6 mi), Wamplers Lake (12.4 mi), Deep Lake (12.9 mi), and Devils Lake (15.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Gilletts Lake is also stocked with Tiger Muskie and Northern Pike, Portage Lake is also stocked with Tiger Muskie, Wamplers Lake is also stocked with Tiger Muskie, and Devils Lake is also stocked with Tiger Muskie.