Muskellunge Stocked · 9 plants · last November 6, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk Kingston Lake fishing
Kingston Lake fishing is stocked with Tiger Muskie, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, and Walleye on a natural lake. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1981, most often in August and October. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Muskellunge and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.
- Last stocked
- November 6, 2024
- · Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 17
- Since 1981
- Species recorded
- 4
- Surface acres
- 126.5
Fish at Kingston Lake
Muskellunge Stocked · 9 plants · last November 6, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk 
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 5 plants · last October 16, 1991 Last stocked October 16, 1991 · 5 plants
Tiger Muskie species guide
Walleye Stocked · 2 plants · last June 20, 2006 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last October 21, 1987 Best: dawn, dusk How Kingston Lake is stocked
About 138 reported fish per acre, 11th most of 18 lakes in Alger County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1981
2,500
Fish stocked in 1983
500
Fish stocked in 1985
350
Fish stocked in 1987
4,000
Fish stocked in 1989
750
Fish stocked in 1991
450
Fish stocked in 1999
456
Fish stocked in 2001
400
Fish stocked in 2003
499
Fish stocked in 2004
3,793
Fish stocked in 2006
2,834
Fish stocked in 2010
300
Fish stocked in 2015
150
Fish stocked in 2018
150
Fish stocked in 2021
150
Fish stocked in 2024
150
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2024 | Muskellunge | 150 | – | report |
| October 25, 2021 | Muskellunge | 150 | – | report |
| October 3, 2018 | Muskellunge | 150 | – | report |
| October 28, 2015 | Muskellunge | 150 | – | report |
| October 13, 2010 | Muskellunge | 300 | – | report |
| October 19, 2006 | Muskellunge | 325 | – | report |
| June 20, 2006 | Walleye | 2,509 | – | report |
| July 1, 2004 | Walleye | 3,793 | – | report |
| October 14, 2003 | Muskellunge | 499 | – | report |
| October 16, 2001 | Muskellunge | 400 | – | report |
| September 14, 1999 | Muskellunge | 456 | – | report |
| October 16, 1991 | Tiger Muskie | 450 | – | report |
| August 21, 1989 | Tiger Muskie | 750 | – | report |
| October 21, 1987 | Largemouth Bass | 4,000 | – | report |
| October 2, 1985 | Tiger Muskie | 350 | – | report |
| August 9, 1983 | Tiger Muskie | 500 | – | report |
| August 25, 1981 | Tiger Muskie | 2,500 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Grand Marais
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
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 Kingston Lake?
Fishing Kingston Lake usually means Muskellunge: Muskellunge accounts for 9 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Muskie and 2 more. Muskellunge was last stocked November 6, 2024. Tiger Muskie was last stocked October 16, 1991. Walleye was last stocked June 20, 2006. Largemouth Bass was last stocked October 21, 1987.
When is Kingston Lake stocked?
Last stocked November 6, 2024. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1981, most often in August and October. About 138 reported fish per acre, 11th most of 18 lakes in Alger County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 28 years between 1981 and 2024.
How do you get on Kingston Lake?
The nearest town is Grand Marais. Facilities include restrooms and camping.