Muskellunge Stocked · 9 plants · last June 2, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Dana Lake fishing
Dana Lake fishing has Tiger Muskie, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Muskellunge on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1979, most often in October and November. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 2, 2026
- · Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 13
- Since 1979
- Species recorded
- 4
- Surface acres
- 84.8
Fish at Dana Lake
Around the dates Dana Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 48.2°F in October, 34.9°F in November, 62°F in June, 67.5°F in July. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Muskellunge Stocked · 9 plants · last June 2, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 2 plants · last November 9, 1994 Best: dawn, dusk 
Smallmouth Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last October 1, 1981 Best: dawn, dusk 
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 1 plant · last July 23, 1979 Last stocked July 23, 1979 · 1 plant
Tiger Muskie species guideHow Dana Lake is stocked
About 195 reported fish per acre, 7th most of 8 lakes in Delta County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
392
Fish stocked in 1981
1,310
Fish stocked in 1992
6,003
Fish stocked in 1994
7,637
Fish stocked in 2010
198
Fish stocked in 2012
180
Fish stocked in 2013
147
Fish stocked in 2015
147
Fish stocked in 2018
147
Fish stocked in 2021
100
Fish stocked in 2022
100
Fish stocked in 2023
100
Fish stocked in 2026
49
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2026 | Muskellunge | 49 | – | report |
| November 1, 2023 | Muskellunge | 100 | – | report |
| October 24, 2022 | Muskellunge | 100 | – | report |
| October 26, 2021 | Muskellunge | 100 | – | report |
| October 31, 2018 | Muskellunge | 147 | – | report |
| October 28, 2015 | Muskellunge | 147 | – | report |
| November 7, 2013 | Muskellunge | 147 | – | report |
| November 8, 2012 | Muskellunge | 180 | – | report |
| October 13, 2010 | Muskellunge | 198 | – | report |
| November 9, 1994 | Largemouth Bass | 7,637 | – | report |
| October 22, 1992 | Largemouth Bass | 6,003 | – | report |
| October 1, 1981 | Smallmouth Bass | 1,310 | – | report |
| July 23, 1979 | Tiger Muskie | 392 | – | report |
Access and facts
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Common questions
What fish are at Dana Lake?
Fishing Dana Lake usually means Muskellunge: Muskellunge accounts for 9 of 13 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 2 more. Muskellunge was last stocked June 2, 2026. Largemouth Bass was last stocked November 9, 1994. Smallmouth Bass was last stocked October 1, 1981. Tiger Muskie was last stocked July 23, 1979.
When is Dana Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 2, 2026. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1979, most often in October and November. About 195 reported fish per acre, 7th most of 8 lakes in Delta County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 35 years between 1979 and 2026.
Which lakes near Dana Lake were stocked more recently?
Gooseneck Lake (4.7 mi) and Camp Seven Lake (5.1 mi) were stocked more recently.