Brown Trout Stocked · 9 plants · last April 21, 1992 Best: dawn, day, dusk Lake Ann fishing
Lake Ann fishing: not stocked since April 21, 1992. It was stocked with Brown Trout. Also recorded: Bluegill, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Bluegill, and Northern Pike, dawn, dusk, and night for Rock Bass, and dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- April 21, 1992
- · Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 9
- Since 1984
- Species stocked
- 1 (+6 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 500.6
Fish at Lake Ann
Brown Trout Stocked · 9 plants · last April 21, 1992 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guideHow Lake Ann is stocked
About 104 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 3 lakes in Benzie County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1984
6,000
Fish stocked in 1985
5,070
Fish stocked in 1986
5,270
Fish stocked in 1987
5,390
Fish stocked in 1988
6,000
Fish stocked in 1989
6,000
Fish stocked in 1990
6,000
Fish stocked in 1991
6,300
Fish stocked in 1992
5,950
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21, 1992 | Brown Trout | 5,950 | – | report |
| April 24, 1991 | Brown Trout | 6,300 | – | report |
| April 11, 1990 | Brown Trout | 6,000 | – | report |
| April 28, 1989 | Brown Trout | 6,000 | – | report |
| April 26, 1988 | Brown Trout | 6,000 | – | report |
| April 29, 1987 | Brown Trout | 5,390 | – | report |
| April 4, 1986 | Brown Trout | 5,270 | – | report |
| May 2, 1985 | Brown Trout | 5,070 | – | report |
| May 1, 1984 | Brown Trout | 6,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Lake Ann
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
The DNR launch sits in Lake Ann State Forest Campground on the west shore, 2 miles southwest of Lake Ann village via Almira and Reynolds roads: 1 hard-surfaced lane (shallow for big boats), parking for 6 rigs, vault toilet. Administered by Interlochen State Park; Recreation Passport required.
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Lake Ann
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Common questions
What fish are at Lake Ann?
Fishing Lake Ann usually means Brown Trout. All 9 plants on record are Brown Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked April 21, 1992. Bluegill, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lake Ann stocked?
Not stocked since April 21, 1992. About 104 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 3 lakes in Benzie County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How do you get on Lake Ann?
The nearest town is Lake Ann. Facilities include restrooms and camping. The DNR launch sits in Lake Ann State Forest Campground on the west shore, 2 miles southwest of Lake Ann village via Almira and Reynolds roads: 1 hard-surfaced lane (shallow for big boats), parking for 6 rigs, vault toilet. Administered by Interlochen State Park; Recreation Passport required.
Which lakes near Lake Ann were stocked more recently?
Silver Lake (8.2 mi), Platte Lake (12.1 mi), and Glen Lake (12.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Platte Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout and Glen Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout.