Walleye Stocked · 7 plants · last June 27, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Fish Lake fishing
Fish Lake fishing has Walleye on the stocking report. Also recorded: Yellow perch, Black crappie, Northern pike, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed sunfish, Smallmouth bass, and 1 more. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 2012, most often in June. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black crappie, dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow perch, Northern pike, and Bluegill, and dusk for Pumpkinseed sunfish.
- Last stocked
- June 27, 2025
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 7
- Since 2012
- Species stocked
- 1 (+7 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 151.5
Fish at Fish Lake
Around the dates Fish Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 62.5°F in June. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Walleye Stocked · 7 plants · last June 27, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guide
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
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Pumpkinseed sunfish Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed sunfish species guide
Smallmouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth bass species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth bass species guideHow Fish Lake is stocked
About 261 reported fish per acre, 21st most of 31 lakes in Marquette County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2012
4,775
Fish stocked in 2014
4,675
Fish stocked in 2016
4,950
Fish stocked in 2019
5,260
Fish stocked in 2021
10,444
Fish stocked in 2023
4,680
Fish stocked in 2025
4,700
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2025 | Walleye | 4,700 | – | report |
| June 28, 2023 | Walleye | 4,680 | – | report |
| June 16, 2021 | Walleye | 10,444 | – | report |
| June 25, 2019 | Walleye | 5,260 | – | report |
| June 28, 2016 | Walleye | 4,950 | – | report |
| June 27, 2014 | Walleye | 4,675 | – | report |
| June 8, 2012 | Walleye | 4,775 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Ishpeming, MI
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
A gravel-based public-access boat launch on the southeastern shoreline is maintained by the DNR. The lake is about 14 miles west of Ishpeming and has been extensively developed with seasonal and permanent dwellings.
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Common questions
What fish are at Fish Lake?
Fishing Fish Lake usually means Walleye. All 7 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked June 27, 2025. Yellow perch, Black crappie, Northern pike, and Bluegill, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Fish Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 27, 2025. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 2012, most often in June. About 261 reported fish per acre, 21st most of 31 lakes in Marquette County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 7 years between 2012 and 2025.
How do you get on Fish Lake?
There is a boat ramp and a fee is required. The nearest town is Ishpeming, MI. A gravel-based public-access boat launch on the southeastern shoreline is maintained by the DNR. The lake is about 14 miles west of Ishpeming and has been extensively developed with seasonal and permanent dwellings.
Which lakes near Fish Lake were stocked more recently?
Twin Lake (2.8 mi) was stocked more recently.