Muskellunge Stocked · 1 plant · last August 13, 1981 Best: dawn, dusk Grassy Lake fishing
Grassy Lake fishing: not stocked since August 13, 1981. It was stocked with Muskellunge on a natural lake. Also recorded: Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Yellow perch, Black bullhead, Bluegill, Hybrid sunfish, and 2 more. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge and Largemouth bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern pike, Yellow perch, and Bluegill, and dawn, dusk, and night for Rock bass.
- Last stocked
- August 13, 1981
- · Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 1
- Since 1981
- Species stocked
- 1 (+8 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 188.4
Fish at Grassy Lake
Around the dates Grassy Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 66.1°F in August. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Muskellunge Stocked · 1 plant · last August 13, 1981 Best: dawn, dusk 
Northern pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern pike species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth bass species guide
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guide Black bullhead Confirmed present
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide Hybrid sunfish Confirmed present
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present
Rock bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock bass species guideHow Grassy Lake is stocked
About 2.1 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 19 lakes in Schoolcraft County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 13, 1981 | Muskellunge | 400 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Boat ramp
- No
An unimproved carry-in boat launch off USFS Road 2173, on the southeast corner of the lake, is jointly administered by the U.S. Forest Service and MDNR. Its gradual, unimproved slope may be difficult for boats over 14 feet. All 3.1 miles of shoreline are undeveloped public land.
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Grassy Lake?
Fishing Grassy Lake usually means Muskellunge. The one plant on record is Muskellunge. Muskellunge was last stocked August 13, 1981. Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Yellow perch, and Black bullhead, plus 4 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Grassy Lake stocked?
Not stocked since August 13, 1981. About 2.1 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 19 lakes in Schoolcraft County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How do you get on Grassy Lake?
There is no boat ramp. An unimproved carry-in boat launch off USFS Road 2173, on the southeast corner of the lake, is jointly administered by the U.S. Forest Service and MDNR. Its gradual, unimproved slope may be difficult for boats over 14 feet. All 3.1 miles of shoreline are undeveloped public land.
Which lakes near Grassy Lake were stocked more recently?
McKeever Lake (0.7 mi), Petes Lake (1 mi), Big Island Lake (2.1 mi), Irwin Lake (2.1 mi), and Mid Lake (2.4 mi) were stocked more recently. McKeever Lake is also stocked with Muskellunge and Big Island Lake is also stocked with Muskellunge.