Muskellunge Stocked · 4 plants · last November 13, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk Craig Lake fishing
Craig Lake fishing has Muskellunge on the stocking report. Also recorded: Black Crappie, Northern Pike, Walleye, and Smallmouth Bass. It is stocked about 0.2 times a year since 2005, most often in October and November. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge and Smallmouth Bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Black Crappie and Walleye, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.
- Last stocked
- November 13, 2024
- · Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 4
- Since 2005
- Species stocked
- 1 (+4 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 358.3
Fish at Craig Lake
Around the dates Craig Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 44.5°F in October, 30.5°F in November. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Muskellunge Stocked · 4 plants · last November 13, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk 
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Walleye Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Walleye species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guideCraig Lake is found within a remote public recreation area in Craig Lake State Park. Fishing is offered for muskellunge and northern pike here. The state park features several lakes that are accessible only by foot or paddling, including an eight-mile loop around Craig Lake, providing a secluded fishing experience. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Craig Lake is stocked
About 4.8 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 8 lakes in Baraga County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2005
499
Fish stocked in 2014
300
Fish stocked in 2018
452
Fish stocked in 2024
458
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2024 | Muskellunge | 458 | – | report |
| October 3, 2018 | Muskellunge | 452 | – | report |
| October 3, 2014 | Muskellunge | 300 | – | report |
| November 2, 2005 | Muskellunge | 499 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Michigamme, MI
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
At the center of remote Craig Lake State Park, 8 miles up rocky Craig Lake Rd from near Michigamme; high-clearance 4WD is recommended and roads are impassable in winter. There is only an undeveloped canoe launch near the park entrance, plus hike-in and paddle-in campsites and rustic cabins.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Craig Lake
Access to Craig Lake can be challenging, as the state park mentions its lakes are accessible only by foot or paddling. The park is also characterized by rugged hiking trails, which may pose difficulties for reaching fishing spots. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Nearest lakes
Public land at Craig Lake
Craig Lake is inside Craig Lake State Park.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Craig Lake?
Fishing Craig Lake usually means Muskellunge. All 4 plants on record are Muskellunge. Muskellunge was last stocked November 13, 2024. Black Crappie, Northern Pike, Walleye, and Smallmouth Bass are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Craig Lake stocked?
Last stocked November 13, 2024. It is stocked about 0.2 times a year since 2005, most often in October and November. About 4.8 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 8 lakes in Baraga County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 16 years between 2005 and 2024.
How do you get on Craig Lake?
The nearest town is Michigamme, MI. Facilities include camping and restrooms. At the center of remote Craig Lake State Park, 8 miles up rocky Craig Lake Rd from near Michigamme; high-clearance 4WD is recommended and roads are impassable in winter. There is only an undeveloped canoe launch near the park entrance, plus hike-in and paddle-in campsites and rustic cabins.
Which lakes near Craig Lake were stocked more recently?
Lake Arfelin (6 mi) was stocked more recently.