Holland Lake fishing

Holland Lake fishing has Brook Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about once a year since 1979, most often in May and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
May 18, 2026
· Brook Trout
Plants on record
46
Since 1979
Species recorded
1
Surface acres
4.9

Fish at Holland Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brook Trout Stocked · 46 plants · last May 18, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 18, 2026 · 46 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

How Holland Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 2,488 reported fish per acre, 8th most of 22 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

265

Fish stocked in 1980

275

Fish stocked in 1981

275

Fish stocked in 1982

270

Fish stocked in 1983

230

Fish stocked in 1984

275

Fish stocked in 1985

220

Fish stocked in 1986

275

Fish stocked in 1987

275

Fish stocked in 1989

275

Fish stocked in 1990

275

Fish stocked in 1991

325

Fish stocked in 1992

275

Fish stocked in 1993

300

Fish stocked in 1994

365

Fish stocked in 1995

275

Fish stocked in 1996

275

Fish stocked in 1997

275

Fish stocked in 1998

275

Fish stocked in 1999

500

Fish stocked in 2000

100

Fish stocked in 2004

350

Fish stocked in 2005

348

Fish stocked in 2006

345

Fish stocked in 2007

349

Fish stocked in 2008

400

Fish stocked in 2009

347

Fish stocked in 2010

347

Fish stocked in 2011

350

Fish stocked in 2013

349

Fish stocked in 2014

350

Fish stocked in 2015

348

Fish stocked in 2016

350

Fish stocked in 2017

595

Fish stocked in 2018

350

Fish stocked in 2019

158

Fish stocked in 2021

160

Fish stocked in 2022

165

Fish stocked in 2023

165

Fish stocked in 2024

162

Fish stocked in 2025

165

Fish stocked in 2026

165

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 18, 2026Brook Trout165–report
May 27, 2025Brook Trout165–report
May 1, 2024Brook Trout162–report
May 16, 2023Brook Trout165–report
May 24, 2022Brook Trout165–report
May 4, 2021Brook Trout160–report
May 28, 2019Brook Trout158–report
November 1, 2018Brook Trout350–report
October 31, 2017Brook Trout595–report
October 13, 2016Brook Trout350–report
October 27, 2015Brook Trout348–report
October 15, 2014Brook Trout350–report
October 21, 2013Brook Trout349–report
October 21, 2011Brook Trout350–report
October 13, 2010Brook Trout347–report
October 26, 2009Brook Trout347–report
October 20, 2008Brook Trout400–report
October 8, 2007Brook Trout349–report
October 9, 2006Brook Trout345–report
October 11, 2005Brook Trout348–report
November 3, 2004Brook Trout350–report
April 27, 2000Brook Trout100–report
May 14, 1999Brook Trout500–report
October 13, 1998Brook Trout275–report
October 16, 1997Brook Trout275–report
October 1, 1996Brook Trout275–report
October 3, 1995Brook Trout275–report
November 9, 1994Brook Trout40–report
October 3, 1994Brook Trout275–report
June 3, 1994Brook Trout50–report
October 25, 1993Brook Trout275–report
June 1, 1993Brook Trout25–report
October 8, 1992Brook Trout275–report
October 28, 1991Brook Trout50–report
September 27, 1991Brook Trout275–report
September 26, 1990Brook Trout275–report
September 25, 1989Brook Trout275–report
September 22, 1987Brook Trout275–report
October 27, 1986Brook Trout275–report
October 3, 1985Brook Trout220–report
October 17, 1984Brook Trout275–report
October 24, 1983Brook Trout230–report
May 19, 1982Brook Trout270–report
May 28, 1981Brook Trout275–report
June 16, 1980Brook Trout275–report
May 31, 1979Brook Trout265–report

Access and facts

Nearest town
Newberry
Facilities
restrooms, camping

A 5-acre brook trout lake with a Michigan DNR State Forest Campground (15 sites, vault toilets, hand-pump water) on its shore, 25 miles northwest of Newberry via M-123 and County Roads 407 and 426. DNR lists shore fishing and canoe or float-tube launching, no boat ramp.

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

Nearest lakes

Deer Lake 1.1 mi last stocked May 27, 2025 Pretty Lake 1.1 mi last stocked May 21, 2026 Brush Lake 1.2 mi last stocked June 6, 1996 Sid Lake 1.3 mi last stocked May 27, 2025 Camp Eight Lake 1.3 mi last stocked May 18, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Holland Lake?

Fishing Holland Lake usually means Brook Trout. All 46 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked May 18, 2026.

When is Holland Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 18, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 1979, most often in May and October. About 2,488 reported fish per acre, 8th most of 22 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1988, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2012, and 2020.

How do you get on Holland Lake?

The nearest town is Newberry. Facilities include restrooms and camping. A 5-acre brook trout lake with a Michigan DNR State Forest Campground (15 sites, vault toilets, hand-pump water) on its shore, 25 miles northwest of Newberry via M-123 and County Roads 407 and 426. DNR lists shore fishing and canoe or float-tube launching, no boat ramp.

Which lakes near Holland Lake were stocked more recently?

Pretty Lake (1.1 mi) was stocked more recently. Pretty Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.

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