Brook Trout Stocked · 50 plants · last May 4, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk Killdeer Lake fishing
Killdeer Lake fishing has Brook Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about once a year since 1979, most often in September and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- May 4, 2026
- · Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 50
- Since 1979
- Species recorded
- 1
- Surface acres
- 8.4
Fish at Killdeer Lake
Brook Trout Stocked · 50 plants · last May 4, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk How Killdeer Lake is stocked
About 4,690 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 19 lakes in Iron County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
600
Fish stocked in 1980
600
Fish stocked in 1981
600
Fish stocked in 1982
840
Fish stocked in 1983
840
Fish stocked in 1984
840
Fish stocked in 1985
840
Fish stocked in 1986
1,000
Fish stocked in 1987
1,000
Fish stocked in 1989
1,050
Fish stocked in 1990
1,000
Fish stocked in 1991
1,500
Fish stocked in 1992
1,000
Fish stocked in 1994
2,000
Fish stocked in 1995
500
Fish stocked in 1996
1,000
Fish stocked in 1997
800
Fish stocked in 1998
1,000
Fish stocked in 1999
1,000
Fish stocked in 2000
800
Fish stocked in 2001
1,000
Fish stocked in 2002
1,000
Fish stocked in 2003
1,000
Fish stocked in 2004
793
Fish stocked in 2005
1,000
Fish stocked in 2006
997
Fish stocked in 2007
800
Fish stocked in 2008
997
Fish stocked in 2009
996
Fish stocked in 2010
792
Fish stocked in 2011
750
Fish stocked in 2012
800
Fish stocked in 2013
800
Fish stocked in 2014
800
Fish stocked in 2015
800
Fish stocked in 2016
800
Fish stocked in 2017
800
Fish stocked in 2018
800
Fish stocked in 2019
800
Fish stocked in 2020
800
Fish stocked in 2021
800
Fish stocked in 2022
800
Fish stocked in 2023
440
Fish stocked in 2024
440
Fish stocked in 2025
396
Fish stocked in 2026
387
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | Brook Trout | 387 | – | report |
| May 2, 2025 | Brook Trout | 396 | – | report |
| May 9, 2024 | Brook Trout | 440 | – | report |
| May 10, 2023 | Brook Trout | 440 | – | report |
| November 2, 2022 | Brook Trout | 800 | – | report |
| October 28, 2021 | Brook Trout | 800 | – | report |
| October 22, 2020 | Brook Trout | 800 | – | report |
| October 29, 2019 | Brook Trout | 800 | – | report |
| October 22, 2018 | Brook Trout | 800 | – | report |
| October 24, 2017 | Brook Trout | 800 | – | report |
| October 18, 2016 | Brook Trout | 800 | – | report |
| October 20, 2015 | Brook Trout | 800 | – | report |
| October 16, 2014 | Brook Trout | 800 | – | report |
| October 16, 2013 | Brook Trout | 800 | – | report |
| October 15, 2012 | Brook Trout | 800 | – | report |
| October 12, 2011 | Brook Trout | 750 | – | report |
| October 7, 2010 | Brook Trout | 792 | – | report |
| October 16, 2009 | Brook Trout | 996 | – | report |
| October 16, 2008 | Brook Trout | 997 | – | report |
| October 15, 2007 | Brook Trout | 800 | – | report |
| October 2, 2006 | Brook Trout | 997 | – | report |
| October 3, 2005 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| September 29, 2004 | Brook Trout | 793 | – | report |
| October 8, 2003 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| September 26, 2002 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| October 9, 2001 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| September 26, 2000 | Brook Trout | 800 | – | report |
| October 8, 1999 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| November 6, 1998 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| October 8, 1997 | Brook Trout | 800 | – | report |
| September 26, 1996 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| October 16, 1995 | Brook Trout | 500 | – | report |
| November 1, 1994 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| May 26, 1994 | Brook Trout | 600 | – | report |
| May 26, 1994 | Brook Trout | 400 | – | report |
| October 6, 1992 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| September 18, 1991 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| May 9, 1991 | Brook Trout | 500 | – | report |
| October 2, 1990 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| October 2, 1989 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| May 12, 1989 | Brook Trout | 50 | – | report |
| September 30, 1987 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| October 20, 1986 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| September 26, 1985 | Brook Trout | 840 | – | report |
| September 25, 1984 | Brook Trout | 840 | – | report |
| October 19, 1983 | Brook Trout | 840 | – | report |
| October 14, 1982 | Brook Trout | 840 | – | report |
| April 30, 1981 | Brook Trout | 600 | – | report |
| June 4, 1980 | Brook Trout | 600 | – | report |
| September 12, 1979 | Brook Trout | 600 | – | report |
Access and facts
An 8-acre, 45-foot-deep brook trout lake in the Ottawa National Forest (T46N R37W, section 29). MDNR's Western UP table lists a gravel boat ramp, and the Forest Service fishing guide lists a boat launch.
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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 Killdeer Lake?
Fishing Killdeer Lake usually means Brook Trout. All 50 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked May 4, 2026.
When is Killdeer Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 4, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 1979, most often in September and October. About 4,690 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 19 lakes in Iron County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1988 and 1993.
How do you get on Killdeer Lake?
An 8-acre, 45-foot-deep brook trout lake in the Ottawa National Forest (T46N R37W, section 29). MDNR's Western UP table lists a gravel boat ramp, and the Forest Service fishing guide lists a boat launch.