Kingston Lake fishing

Fishing at Kingston Lake is on a natural lake, stocked with Tiger Muskie, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, and Walleye. 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

Plants on record

17

Since 1981

Species recorded

4

Surface acres

126.5

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Grand Marais
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, camping

A 125-acre natural lake with a semi-improved boat launch and adjacent State Forest Campground (vault toilets), about 18.8 miles southeast of Grand Marais. Administered by Indian Lake State Park; a Recreation Passport is required.

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How Kingston Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of October. In 2024 it was November 6, 2024, later than usual.

No plants recorded in 28 years between 1981 and 2024.

About 138 reported fish per acre, 12th most of 19 lakes in Alger County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish at Kingston Lake

Fishing Kingston Lake is most likely to be for Muskellunge. Muskellunge accounts for 9 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Muskie and 2 more.

Muskellunge 9 plants
Plants
9 of 17
Last stocked
November 6, 2024

Seasons and rigs are on the Muskellunge guide.

Tiger Muskie 5 plants
Plants
5 of 17
Last stocked
October 16, 1991

Seasons and rigs are on the Tiger Muskie guide.

Walleye 2 plants
Plants
2 of 17
Last stocked
June 20, 2006

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Largemouth Bass 1 plant
Plants
1 of 17
Last stocked
October 21, 1987

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 2,5001981
  • 5001983
  • 3501985
  • 4,0001987
  • 7501989
  • 4501991
  • 4561999
  • 4002001
  • 4992003
  • 3,7932004
  • 2,8342006
  • 3002010
  • 1502015
  • 1502018
  • 1502021
  • 1502024

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 17 plants Showing 17 plants

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
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
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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