Walleye Stocked · 9 plants · last June 23, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night Culhane Lake fishing
Culhane Lake fishing has Walleye on the stocking report. Also recorded: Northern Pike and Yellow Perch. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 2004, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- June 23, 2026
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 9
- Since 2004
- Species stocked
- 1 (+2 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 104.8
Fish at Culhane Lake
Around the dates Culhane Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 56.7°F in June, 62.3°F in July. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Walleye Stocked · 9 plants · last June 23, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guideHow Culhane Lake is stocked
About 253 reported fish per acre, 18th most of 22 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2004
1,182
Fish stocked in 2006
1,353
Fish stocked in 2012
1,400
Fish stocked in 2013
1,822
Fish stocked in 2014
4,231
Fish stocked in 2015
4,264
Fish stocked in 2019
3,544
Fish stocked in 2024
4,735
Fish stocked in 2026
3,988
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2026 | Walleye | 3,988 | – | report |
| June 18, 2024 | Walleye | 4,735 | – | report |
| June 29, 2019 | Walleye | 3,544 | – | report |
| June 30, 2015 | Walleye | 4,264 | – | report |
| July 10, 2014 | Walleye | 4,231 | – | report |
| July 7, 2013 | Walleye | 1,822 | – | report |
| June 20, 2012 | Walleye | 1,400 | – | report |
| June 20, 2006 | Walleye | 1,353 | – | report |
| June 28, 2004 | Walleye | 1,182 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Newberry, MI
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
Culhane Lake State Forest Campground sits on the shore, 29 miles northeast of Newberry via M-123 and County Road 500. The hard-surface boat launch (1 lane, parking for 4 trailers) is about 200 feet past the campground entrance. 15 rustic sites, vault toilets and a hand-pump well.
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Common questions
What fish are at Culhane Lake?
Fishing Culhane Lake usually means Walleye. All 9 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked June 23, 2026. Northern Pike and Yellow Perch are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Culhane Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 23, 2026. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 2004, most often in June and July. About 253 reported fish per acre, 18th most of 22 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 14 years between 2004 and 2026.
How do you get on Culhane Lake?
The nearest town is Newberry, MI. Facilities include camping and restrooms. Culhane Lake State Forest Campground sits on the shore, 29 miles northeast of Newberry via M-123 and County Road 500. The hard-surface boat launch (1 lane, parking for 4 trailers) is about 200 feet past the campground entrance. 15 rustic sites, vault toilets and a hand-pump well.