Rainbow Trout Stocked · 42 plants · last May 7, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk High Banks Lake fishing
High Banks Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Splake, and Brook Trout on a natural lake. Also recorded: Pumpkinseed. It is stocked about once a year since 1979, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout.
- Last stocked
- May 7, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 48
- Since 1979
- Species stocked
- 3 (+1 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 14
Fish at High Banks Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 42 plants · last May 7, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Splake Stocked · 5 plants · last May 16, 1985 Last stocked May 16, 1985 · 5 plants
Splake species guide
Brook Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last November 2, 2009 Best: dawn, day, dusk Pumpkinseed Confirmed present
How High Banks Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 1986, 1989, and 1994.
Fish stocked in 1979
800
Fish stocked in 1980
800
Fish stocked in 1981
1,000
Fish stocked in 1982
1,000
Fish stocked in 1983
1,000
Fish stocked in 1984
965
Fish stocked in 1985
1,000
Fish stocked in 1987
2,809
Fish stocked in 1988
2,000
Fish stocked in 1990
1,900
Fish stocked in 1991
1,400
Fish stocked in 1992
1,900
Fish stocked in 1993
1,640
Fish stocked in 1995
1,900
Fish stocked in 1996
1,815
Fish stocked in 1997
1,900
Fish stocked in 1998
1,850
Fish stocked in 1999
1,900
Fish stocked in 2000
4,500
Fish stocked in 2001
2,400
Fish stocked in 2002
2,400
Fish stocked in 2003
2,300
Fish stocked in 2004
2,399
Fish stocked in 2005
2,639
Fish stocked in 2006
1,897
Fish stocked in 2007
1,000
Fish stocked in 2008
1,000
Fish stocked in 2009
3,898
Fish stocked in 2010
1,849
Fish stocked in 2011
1,898
Fish stocked in 2012
1,700
Fish stocked in 2013
1,458
Fish stocked in 2014
1,564
Fish stocked in 2015
1,782
Fish stocked in 2016
1,620
Fish stocked in 2017
1,603
Fish stocked in 2018
1,619
Fish stocked in 2019
1,781
Fish stocked in 2020
1,300
Fish stocked in 2021
1,458
Fish stocked in 2022
1,458
Fish stocked in 2023
1,480
Fish stocked in 2024
1,375
Fish stocked in 2025
1,795
Fish stocked in 2026
1,700
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,700 | – | report |
| May 19, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,795 | – | report |
| April 30, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,375 | – | report |
| May 11, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,480 | – | report |
| May 16, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,458 | – | report |
| May 6, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,458 | – | report |
| May 11, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | – | report |
| May 21, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,781 | – | report |
| May 22, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,619 | – | report |
| May 17, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,603 | – | report |
| May 10, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,620 | – | report |
| April 30, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,782 | – | report |
| June 4, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,564 | – | report |
| May 23, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,458 | – | report |
| May 3, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,700 | – | report |
| May 6, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,898 | – | report |
| April 22, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 1,849 | – | report |
| November 2, 2009 | Brook Trout | 1,998 | – | report |
| April 30, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 1,900 | – | report |
| May 12, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| May 9, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| April 24, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 1,897 | – | report |
| May 2, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 2,639 | – | report |
| May 6, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 150 | – | report |
| April 22, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 2,249 | – | report |
| May 5, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | – | report |
| May 1, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | – | report |
| May 2, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | – | report |
| April 25, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | – | report |
| September 27, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 4,500 | – | report |
| May 17, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,900 | – | report |
| May 11, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 1,850 | – | report |
| May 13, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 1,900 | – | report |
| May 29, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 1,815 | – | report |
| May 16, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,900 | – | report |
| May 17, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 1,640 | – | report |
| June 1, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 1,900 | – | report |
| May 30, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | – | report |
| May 29, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 1,900 | – | report |
| May 12, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | – | report |
| May 20, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 2,809 | – | report |
| May 16, 1985 | Splake | 1,000 | – | report |
| May 24, 1984 | Splake | 965 | – | report |
| May 11, 1983 | Splake | 1,000 | – | report |
| May 28, 1982 | Splake | 1,000 | – | report |
| June 11, 1981 | Splake | 1,000 | – | report |
| May 30, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | – | report |
| June 26, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Strongs Corners, MI
A carry-in access site with an unimproved ramp on the north end of the lake is maintained by the U.S. Forest Service. About half the shoreline is Hiawatha National Forest land. This 14-acre seepage lake has no inlet or outlet.
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 High Banks Lake?
Fishing High Banks Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 42 of 48 plants on record, ahead of Splake and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 7, 2026. Splake was last stocked May 16, 1985. Brook Trout was last stocked November 2, 2009. Pumpkinseed is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is High Banks Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 7, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 1979, most often in April and May. No plants recorded in 1986, 1989, and 1994.
How do you get on High Banks Lake?
The nearest town is Strongs Corners, MI. A carry-in access site with an unimproved ramp on the north end of the lake is maintained by the U.S. Forest Service. About half the shoreline is Hiawatha National Forest land. This 14-acre seepage lake has no inlet or outlet.
Which lakes near High Banks Lake were stocked more recently?
Naomikong Pond (8.3 mi), Naomikong Lake (8.8 mi), and Frenchman Lake (14.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Naomikong Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout and Naomikong Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.