Walleye Stocked · 5 plants · last June 17, 2011 Best: dawn, dusk, night Houghton Lake fishing
Houghton Lake fishing: not stocked since June 17, 2011. It was stocked with Walleye on a natural lake. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 17, 2011
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 5
- Since 2004
- Species recorded
- 1
- Surface acres
- 17,606.3
Fish at Houghton Lake
Walleye Stocked · 5 plants · last June 17, 2011 Best: dawn, dusk, night Houghton Lake is an extremely popular resort and fishing area year round, offering great fishing possibilities for various species. Anglers can experience the excitement of winter fishing and find almost every species of game and panfish found in Michigan. Common catches include northern pike, bluegill, walleye, crappie, yellow perch, and both largemouth and smallmouth bass. There are seven access sites strategically located around the lake. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed October 5, 2026)(visithoughtonlake.com, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Houghton Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.
Fish stocked in 2004
24,418
Fish stocked in 2006
2,225
Fish stocked in 2011
123,847
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Prudenville
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Houghton Lake
Nearest lakes
Common questions
What fish are at Houghton Lake?
Fishing Houghton Lake usually means Walleye. All 5 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked June 17, 2011.
When is Houghton Lake stocked?
Not stocked since June 17, 2011. No plants recorded in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.
How do you get on Houghton Lake?
The nearest town is Prudenville. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock.
Which lakes near Houghton Lake were stocked more recently?
Higgins Lake (9.5 mi), Hoister Lake (15.4 mi), Lake Lancer (20.7 mi), Lake Margrethe (21.9 mi), and Budd Lake (22 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Lancer is also stocked with Walleye, Lake Margrethe is also stocked with Walleye, and Budd Lake is also stocked with Walleye.