Indian Lake fishing

Indian Lake fishing has Tiger Muskie and Walleye on the stocking report. Also recorded: Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, and 2 more. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1980, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Rock Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Bluegill, and dawn and dusk for Muskellunge and Smallmouth Bass.

Indian Lake
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Last stocked
July 7, 2026
· Walleye
Plants on record
53
Since 1980
Species stocked
2 (+8 also recorded)
Surface acres
8,645.1

Fish at Indian Lake

2 stocked · 8 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 46 plants · last July 7, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked July 7, 2026 · 46 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 7 plants · last September 26, 1990

Last stocked September 26, 1990 · 7 plants

Tiger Muskie species guide

How Indian Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 260 reported fish per acre, 12th most of 19 lakes in Schoolcraft County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1980

8,400

Fish stocked in 1981

57,100

Fish stocked in 1982

25,000

Fish stocked in 1984

13,600

Fish stocked in 1985

33,500

Fish stocked in 1986

3,500

Fish stocked in 1990

13,414

Fish stocked in 1991

244,800

Fish stocked in 1992

250,000

Fish stocked in 1994

204,000

Fish stocked in 1995

450,000

Fish stocked in 1996

450,000

Fish stocked in 2003

74,537

Fish stocked in 2005

94,775

Fish stocked in 2013

26,391

Fish stocked in 2014

30,000

Fish stocked in 2015

24,000

Fish stocked in 2016

11,600

Fish stocked in 2017

13,770

Fish stocked in 2019

20,010

Fish stocked in 2021

37,851

Fish stocked in 2022

35,803

Fish stocked in 2023

23,950

Fish stocked in 2024

36,216

Fish stocked in 2025

26,687

Fish stocked in 2026

35,387

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 7, 2026Walleye9,231–report
June 26, 2026Walleye1,021–report
June 23, 2026Walleye2,012–report
June 22, 2026Walleye13,804–report
June 18, 2026Walleye9,319–report
June 30, 2025Walleye1,727–report
June 24, 2025Walleye10,757–report
June 23, 2025Walleye1,414–report
June 17, 2025Walleye12,789–report
June 25, 2024Walleye11,316–report
June 17, 2024Walleye24,900–report
June 30, 2023Walleye9,000–report
June 28, 2023Walleye14,950–report
July 12, 2022Walleye110–report
July 12, 2022Walleye558–report
July 11, 2022Walleye8,986–report
July 6, 2022Walleye4,907–report
July 5, 2022Walleye21,242–report
June 23, 2021Walleye534–report
June 23, 2021Walleye19,990–report
June 22, 2021Walleye220–report
June 21, 2021Walleye11,578–report
June 18, 2021Walleye2,609–report
June 16, 2021Walleye227–report
June 10, 2021Walleye2,693–report
July 5, 2019Walleye4,790–report
July 3, 2019Walleye15,220–report
June 28, 2017Walleye13,770–report
June 29, 2016Walleye11,600–report
June 23, 2015Walleye24,000–report
June 26, 2014Walleye30,000–report
July 10, 2013Walleye3,141–report
July 8, 2013Walleye4,600–report
July 3, 2013Walleye18,650–report
June 22, 2005Walleye6,700–report
June 21, 2005Walleye17,365–report
June 21, 2005Walleye70,710–report
July 9, 2003Walleye68,434–report
July 8, 2003Walleye6,103–report
June 4, 1996Walleye450,000–report
May 17, 1995Walleye450,000–report
May 22, 1994Walleye204,000–report
May 26, 1992Walleye250,000–report
May 17, 1991Walleye244,800–report
September 26, 1990Tiger Muskie7,414–report
September 24, 1990Tiger Muskie6,000–report
September 17, 1986Tiger Muskie3,500–report
May 24, 1985Walleye33,500–report
August 24, 1984Tiger Muskie13,600–report
August 5, 1982Tiger Muskie16,000–report
July 30, 1982Walleye9,000–report
April 20, 1981Tiger Muskie57,100–report
July 23, 1980Tiger Muskie8,400–report

Access and facts

Nearest town
Manistique
Facilities
restrooms, camping, dock

Indian Lake State Park has a paved boat launch in its south shore day-use area and a carry-in launch at the west shore unit. Palms Book State Park on the northwest shore has a 1-lane ramp with a pier and vault toilet. Max depth is 18 feet, so DNR says it suits smaller boats.

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About Indian Lake

Photo of Indian Lake
Notorious4life, CC0

Nearest lakes

Banana Lake 9.2 mi last stocked May 11, 2026 Bear Lake 9.9 mi last stocked December 2, 2024 Square Lake 10.1 mi last stocked May 31, 1996 Thunder Lake 10.3 mi last stocked June 20, 2024 Carr Lake 10.4 mi last stocked September 6, 1979

Common questions

What fish are at Indian Lake?

Fishing Indian Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 46 of 53 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Muskie. Walleye was last stocked July 7, 2026. Tiger Muskie was last stocked September 26, 1990. Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, and Rock Bass, plus 4 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Indian Lake stocked?

Last stocked July 7, 2026. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1980, most often in June and July. About 260 reported fish per acre, 12th most of 19 lakes in Schoolcraft County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 21 years between 1980 and 2026.

How do you get on Indian Lake?

The nearest town is Manistique. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. Indian Lake State Park has a paved boat launch in its south shore day-use area and a carry-in launch at the west shore unit. Palms Book State Park on the northwest shore has a 1-lane ramp with a pier and vault toilet. Max depth is 18 feet, so DNR says it suits smaller boats.

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