Garver Lake fishing

Garver Lake fishing: not stocked since October 10, 1991. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie.

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Last stocked
October 10, 1991
· Tiger Muskie
Plants on record
11
Since 1979
Species recorded
1
Surface acres
76.6

Fish at Garver Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Around the dates Garver Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 71.5°F in August, 54.2°F in October, 66.4°F in September, 73.2°F in July. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Tiger Muskie Stocked · 11 plants · last October 10, 1991

Last stocked October 10, 1991 · 11 plants

Tiger Muskie species guide

How Garver Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 60 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 6 lakes in Cass County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

500

Fish stocked in 1980

500

Fish stocked in 1981

500

Fish stocked in 1982

460

Fish stocked in 1984

200

Fish stocked in 1986

300

Fish stocked in 1987

350

Fish stocked in 1988

300

Fish stocked in 1989

500

Fish stocked in 1990

500

Fish stocked in 1991

500

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 10, 1991Tiger Muskie500–report
September 25, 1990Tiger Muskie500–report
September 18, 1989Tiger Muskie500–report
August 12, 1988Tiger Muskie300–report
October 5, 1987Tiger Muskie350–report
October 13, 1986Tiger Muskie300–report
August 22, 1984Tiger Muskie200–report
August 4, 1982Tiger Muskie460–report
August 11, 1981Tiger Muskie500–report
August 13, 1980Tiger Muskie500–report
July 26, 1979Tiger Muskie500–report

Access and facts

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

Nearest lakes

Diamond Lake 9.2 mi last stocked June 2, 2026 Shavehead Lake 10.5 mi last stocked April 8, 2008 Birch Lake 12.1 mi last stocked March 31, 2026 Harwood Lake 17.8 mi last stocked March 31, 2026 Lake Chapin 18.4 mi last stocked March 30, 1984

Common questions

What fish are at Garver Lake?

Fishing Garver Lake usually means Tiger Muskie. All 11 plants on record are Tiger Muskie. Tiger Muskie was last stocked October 10, 1991.

When is Garver Lake stocked?

Not stocked since October 10, 1991. About 60 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 6 lakes in Cass County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1983 and 1985.

Which lakes near Garver Lake were stocked more recently?

Diamond Lake (9.2 mi), Shavehead Lake (10.5 mi), Birch Lake (12.1 mi), and Harwood Lake (17.8 mi) were stocked more recently.

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