Brook Trout Stocked · 33 plants · last December 19, 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Courtney Lake fishing
Courtney Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1979, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout.
- Last stocked
- December 19, 2025
- · Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 40
- Since 1979
- Species recorded
- 2
- Surface acres
- 33.4
Fish at Courtney Lake
Around the dates Courtney Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 52.2°F in May, 37°F in April, 63°F in June, 32.9°F in November. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Brook Trout Stocked · 33 plants · last December 19, 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 7 plants · last May 30, 1989 Best: dawn, dusk How Courtney Lake is stocked
About 3,232 reported fish per acre, the most of 8 lakes in Ontonagon County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
5,300
Fish stocked in 1980
3,500
Fish stocked in 1981
7,850
Fish stocked in 1982
3,500
Fish stocked in 1984
2,250
Fish stocked in 1985
3,500
Fish stocked in 1986
3,500
Fish stocked in 1987
3,500
Fish stocked in 1988
3,500
Fish stocked in 1989
3,500
Fish stocked in 1990
3,500
Fish stocked in 1992
4,104
Fish stocked in 1993
2,865
Fish stocked in 1994
3,500
Fish stocked in 1995
3,500
Fish stocked in 1996
3,500
Fish stocked in 1997
2,805
Fish stocked in 1998
3,500
Fish stocked in 2000
2,500
Fish stocked in 2001
3,500
Fish stocked in 2002
3,500
Fish stocked in 2003
3,500
Fish stocked in 2004
3,500
Fish stocked in 2005
4,190
Fish stocked in 2006
3,298
Fish stocked in 2007
3,500
Fish stocked in 2008
3,894
Fish stocked in 2009
3,995
Fish stocked in 2012
150
Fish stocked in 2015
186
Fish stocked in 2016
180
Fish stocked in 2017
4,156
Fish stocked in 2024
300
Fish stocked in 2025
429
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2025 | Brook Trout | 100 | – | report |
| December 17, 2025 | Brook Trout | 100 | – | report |
| May 20, 2025 | Brook Trout | 59 | – | report |
| May 20, 2025 | Brook Trout | 170 | – | report |
| May 10, 2024 | Brook Trout | 300 | – | report |
| May 16, 2017 | Brook Trout | 4,156 | – | report |
| November 22, 2016 | Brook Trout | 180 | – | report |
| November 18, 2015 | Brook Trout | 25 | – | report |
| November 18, 2015 | Brook Trout | 161 | – | report |
| October 30, 2012 | Brook Trout | 150 | – | report |
| April 30, 2009 | Brook Trout | 3,995 | – | report |
| May 1, 2008 | Brook Trout | 3,894 | – | report |
| April 23, 2007 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | – | report |
| April 27, 2006 | Brook Trout | 3,298 | – | report |
| April 19, 2005 | Brook Trout | 4,190 | – | report |
| April 21, 2004 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | – | report |
| May 5, 2003 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | – | report |
| May 9, 2002 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | – | report |
| May 18, 2001 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | – | report |
| May 10, 2000 | Brook Trout | 2,500 | – | report |
| May 6, 1998 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | – | report |
| May 21, 1997 | Brook Trout | 2,805 | – | report |
| May 31, 1996 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | – | report |
| May 23, 1995 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | – | report |
| May 24, 1994 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | – | report |
| May 25, 1993 | Brook Trout | 2,865 | – | report |
| July 1, 1992 | Brook Trout | 604 | – | report |
| May 20, 1992 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | – | report |
| May 23, 1990 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | – | report |
| May 30, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | – | report |
| May 24, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | – | report |
| May 20, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | – | report |
| June 2, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | – | report |
| June 17, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | – | report |
| May 24, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 2,250 | – | report |
| October 25, 1982 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | – | report |
| September 22, 1981 | Brook Trout | 2,600 | – | report |
| June 11, 1981 | Brook Trout | 5,250 | – | report |
| June 11, 1980 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | – | report |
| June 27, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 5,300 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Mass City, MI
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
From M-38 about 8 miles east of Mass City, turn south on FR 1960 for 1 mile to the Ottawa National Forest campground on the south shore. It has a boat landing with a concrete-base ramp, a day-use picnic area and vault toilets. The day-use and boat-launch area charges a vehicle fee.
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About Courtney Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Courtney Lake?
Fishing Courtney Lake usually means Brook Trout: Brook Trout accounts for 33 of 40 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked December 19, 2025. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 30, 1989.
When is Courtney Lake stocked?
Last stocked December 19, 2025. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1979, most often in April and May. About 3,232 reported fish per acre, the most of 8 lakes in Ontonagon County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 13 years between 1979 and 2025.
How do you get on Courtney Lake?
The nearest town is Mass City, MI. Facilities include restrooms and camping. From M-38 about 8 miles east of Mass City, turn south on FR 1960 for 1 mile to the Ottawa National Forest campground on the south shore. It has a boat landing with a concrete-base ramp, a day-use picnic area and vault toilets. The day-use and boat-launch area charges a vehicle fee.
Which lakes near Courtney Lake were stocked more recently?
Emily Lake (8.3 mi) was stocked more recently. Emily Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout.