Rainbow Trout Stocked · 38 plants · last April 29, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Deep Lake fishing
Deep Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout and Coho Salmon on the stocking report. Also recorded: Bluegill. It is stocked about once a year since 1987, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill.
- Last stocked
- April 29, 2025
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 39
- Since 1987
- Species stocked
- 2 (+1 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 73.6
Fish at Deep Lake
Around the dates Deep Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 46.8°F in April, 59.1°F in May, 38°F in March, 69.5°F in June. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 38 plants · last April 29, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Coho Salmon Stocked · 1 plant · last October 22, 1998 Last stocked October 22, 1998 · 1 plant
Coho Salmon species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guideHow Deep Lake is stocked
About 1,298 reported fish per acre, the most of 4 lakes in Lenawee County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1987
2,500
Fish stocked in 1988
2,500
Fish stocked in 1989
2,500
Fish stocked in 1990
2,500
Fish stocked in 1991
2,338
Fish stocked in 1992
2,500
Fish stocked in 1993
2,240
Fish stocked in 1994
2,230
Fish stocked in 1995
2,500
Fish stocked in 1996
2,500
Fish stocked in 1997
2,498
Fish stocked in 1998
3,010
Fish stocked in 1999
2,430
Fish stocked in 2000
2,500
Fish stocked in 2001
2,500
Fish stocked in 2002
2,630
Fish stocked in 2003
2,878
Fish stocked in 2004
2,990
Fish stocked in 2005
2,999
Fish stocked in 2006
2,499
Fish stocked in 2007
2,898
Fish stocked in 2008
2,600
Fish stocked in 2009
2,897
Fish stocked in 2010
2,798
Fish stocked in 2011
2,799
Fish stocked in 2012
2,697
Fish stocked in 2013
2,799
Fish stocked in 2014
2,799
Fish stocked in 2015
2,600
Fish stocked in 2016
2,499
Fish stocked in 2017
2,754
Fish stocked in 2018
2,501
Fish stocked in 2019
2,502
Fish stocked in 2022
2,517
Fish stocked in 2023
2,167
Fish stocked in 2024
2,754
Fish stocked in 2025
1,731
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,731 | – | report |
| April 30, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,754 | – | report |
| May 4, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 2,167 | – | report |
| May 10, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 2,517 | – | report |
| May 3, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 2,502 | – | report |
| May 3, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 2,501 | – | report |
| May 2, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 2,754 | – | report |
| March 21, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 2,499 | – | report |
| April 13, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 2,600 | – | report |
| April 9, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,799 | – | report |
| April 30, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 2,799 | – | report |
| April 3, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 2,697 | – | report |
| April 12, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 2,799 | – | report |
| April 12, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 2,798 | – | report |
| April 14, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 2,897 | – | report |
| April 14, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 2,600 | – | report |
| April 3, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 2,898 | – | report |
| April 5, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 2,499 | – | report |
| April 13, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 2,999 | – | report |
| April 7, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 2,990 | – | report |
| April 22, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 2,878 | – | report |
| April 1, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 2,630 | – | report |
| April 3, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | – | report |
| April 4, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | – | report |
| April 15, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 2,430 | – | report |
| October 22, 1998 | Coho Salmon | 560 | – | report |
| April 16, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 2,450 | – | report |
| April 15, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 2,498 | – | report |
| May 2, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | – | report |
| April 26, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | – | report |
| June 14, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 2,230 | – | report |
| April 13, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 2,240 | – | report |
| April 7, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | – | report |
| April 10, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 2,338 | – | report |
| May 2, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | – | report |
| May 2, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | – | report |
| April 25, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | – | report |
| April 13, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | – | report |
| April 28, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | – | report |
Access and facts
DNR launch on the west end, off Laird Road 1.9 miles west of M-50, in the Onsted State Game Area. Firm gravel ramp for small to medium boats, 1 lane, and an unmarked gravel lot for about 6 to 8 trailers.
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Common questions
What fish are at Deep Lake?
Fishing Deep Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 38 of 39 plants on record, ahead of Coho Salmon. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 29, 2025. Coho Salmon was last stocked October 22, 1998. Bluegill is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Deep Lake stocked?
Last stocked April 29, 2025. It is stocked about once a year since 1987, most often in April and May. About 1,298 reported fish per acre, the most of 4 lakes in Lenawee County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2020 and 2021.
How do you get on Deep Lake?
DNR launch on the west end, off Laird Road 1.9 miles west of M-50, in the Onsted State Game Area. Firm gravel ramp for small to medium boats, 1 lane, and an unmarked gravel lot for about 6 to 8 trailers.
Which lakes near Deep Lake were stocked more recently?
Devils Lake (4.5 mi) and Portage Lake (21.1 mi) were stocked more recently.