Deer Lake fishing

Deer Lake fishing has Arctic Grayling and Brook Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1987, most often in May and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked: May 27, 2025; May 27 · Brook Trout
Plants on record: 23; Since 1987
Species recorded: 2
Surface acres: 8.2

Fish at Deer Lake

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Around the dates Deer Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 47.8°F in October, 50.9°F in May, 37°F in April, 59.6°F in September. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Brook Trout Stocked · 19 plants · last May 27, 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 27, 2025 · 19 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

Arctic Grayling Stocked · 4 plants · last May 5, 1992

Last stocked May 5, 1992 · 4 plants

Arctic Grayling species guide

How Deer Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 1,975 reported fish per acre, 11th most of 22 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1987

1,200

Fish stocked in 1990

900

Fish stocked in 1991

2,400

Fish stocked in 1992

1,000

Fish stocked in 1995

224

Fish stocked in 1996

600

Fish stocked in 1997

480

Fish stocked in 1998

600

Fish stocked in 1999

600

Fish stocked in 2000

600

Fish stocked in 2004

850

Fish stocked in 2005

850

Fish stocked in 2006

247

Fish stocked in 2007

695

Fish stocked in 2009

698

Fish stocked in 2011

650

Fish stocked in 2013

698

Fish stocked in 2015

690

Fish stocked in 2017

699

Fish stocked in 2019

358

Fish stocked in 2021

360

Fish stocked in 2023

396

Fish stocked in 2025

396

Stocking history

All species Arctic Grayling Brook Trout

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
May 27, 2025	Brook Trout	396	–	report
May 16, 2023	Brook Trout	396	–	report
May 3, 2021	Brook Trout	360	–	report
May 28, 2019	Brook Trout	358	–	report
October 31, 2017	Brook Trout	699	–	report
October 27, 2015	Brook Trout	690	–	report
October 21, 2013	Brook Trout	698	–	report
October 21, 2011	Brook Trout	650	–	report
October 26, 2009	Brook Trout	698	–	report
October 8, 2007	Brook Trout	695	–	report
October 9, 2006	Brook Trout	247	–	report
October 11, 2005	Brook Trout	850	–	report
November 3, 2004	Brook Trout	850	–	report
April 27, 2000	Brook Trout	600	–	report
May 14, 1999	Brook Trout	600	–	report
May 8, 1998	Brook Trout	600	–	report
May 23, 1997	Brook Trout	480	–	report
June 10, 1996	Brook Trout	600	–	report
October 30, 1995	Brook Trout	224	–	report
May 5, 1992	Arctic Grayling	1,000	–	report
September 24, 1991	Arctic Grayling	2,400	–	report
September 19, 1990	Arctic Grayling	900	–	report
April 23, 1987	Arctic Grayling	1,200	–	report

Access and facts

Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: No
Facilities: restrooms, camping

A 12-acre brook trout lake in the Pretty Lake complex, off County Road 439. Access is on foot only, with no boat ramp; anglers fish from shore. A pit toilet and the Pretty Lake Complex campground are nearby.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.

Nearest lakes

Sid Lake 0.3 mi last stocked May 27, 2025 Camp Eight Lake 0.5 mi last stocked May 18, 2026 Beaverhouse Lake 0.6 mi last stocked July 5, 2019 Brush Lake 0.6 mi last stocked June 6, 1996 Bullhead Lake 0.6 mi last stocked November 4, 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Deer Lake?

Fishing Deer Lake usually means Brook Trout: Brook Trout accounts for 19 of 23 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Grayling. Brook Trout was last stocked May 27, 2025. Arctic Grayling was last stocked May 5, 1992.

When is Deer Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 27, 2025. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1987, most often in May and October. About 1,975 reported fish per acre, 11th most of 22 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 16 years between 1987 and 2025.

How do you get on Deer Lake?

Shore fishing is available and there is no boat ramp. Facilities include restrooms and camping. A 12-acre brook trout lake in the Pretty Lake complex, off County Road 439. Access is on foot only, with no boat ramp; anglers fish from shore. A pit toilet and the Pretty Lake Complex campground are nearby.

Which lakes near Deer Lake were stocked more recently?

Camp Eight Lake (0.5 mi) and Bullhead Lake (0.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Bullhead Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.

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