Walleye Stocked · 17 plants · last June 27, 2023 Best: dawn, dusk, night Lake Antoine fishing
Lake Antoine fishing: not stocked since June 27, 2023. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie, Northern Pike, and Walleye. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.
- Last stocked
- June 27, 2023
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 25
- Since 1979
- Species recorded
- 3
- Surface acres
- 742.3
Fish at Lake Antoine
Walleye Stocked · 17 plants · last June 27, 2023 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Northern Pike Stocked · 7 plants · last May 17, 1990 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 1 plant · last July 18, 1979 Last stocked July 18, 1979 · 1 plant
Tiger Muskie species guideLake Antoine is Dickinson County's largest lake at 725 acres. It supports a diverse warm-water and cool-water fishery. Common species include: largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike. Other fish found are Northern, perch crappie, and bass. (ironmountain.org, accessed October 5, 2026)(dickinsoncountymi.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)(ironmountain.org, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Lake Antoine is stocked
About 1,826 reported fish per acre, the most of 7 lakes in Dickinson County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
3,000
Fish stocked in 1985
10,000
Fish stocked in 1986
15,000
Fish stocked in 1987
5,000
Fish stocked in 1988
11,440
Fish stocked in 1989
3,806
Fish stocked in 1990
10,000
Fish stocked in 1996
1,000,000
Fish stocked in 2011
22,450
Fish stocked in 2012
11,652
Fish stocked in 2013
37,516
Fish stocked in 2014
37,570
Fish stocked in 2015
37,500
Fish stocked in 2017
38,503
Fish stocked in 2019
36,863
Fish stocked in 2021
37,490
Fish stocked in 2023
37,300
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2023 | Walleye | 37,300 | – | report |
| June 18, 2021 | Walleye | 37,490 | – | report |
| June 28, 2019 | Walleye | 14,691 | – | report |
| June 27, 2019 | Walleye | 5,065 | – | report |
| June 27, 2019 | Walleye | 17,107 | – | report |
| June 23, 2017 | Walleye | 37,309 | – | report |
| June 22, 2017 | Walleye | 1,194 | – | report |
| June 23, 2015 | Walleye | 37,500 | – | report |
| June 25, 2014 | Walleye | 6,120 | – | report |
| June 24, 2014 | Walleye | 31,450 | – | report |
| July 4, 2013 | Walleye | 11,150 | – | report |
| July 3, 2013 | Walleye | 26,366 | – | report |
| June 20, 2012 | Walleye | 4,904 | – | report |
| June 19, 2012 | Walleye | 5,588 | – | report |
| June 13, 2012 | Walleye | 1,160 | – | report |
| June 25, 2011 | Walleye | 22,450 | – | report |
| May 31, 1996 | Walleye | 1,000,000 | – | report |
| May 17, 1990 | Northern Pike | 10,000 | – | report |
| October 18, 1989 | Northern Pike | 306 | – | report |
| May 31, 1989 | Northern Pike | 3,500 | – | report |
| May 18, 1988 | Northern Pike | 11,440 | – | report |
| May 21, 1987 | Northern Pike | 5,000 | – | report |
| June 3, 1986 | Northern Pike | 15,000 | – | report |
| May 20, 1985 | Northern Pike | 10,000 | – | report |
| July 18, 1979 | Tiger Muskie | 3,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Iron Mountain
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
Two public launches: Lake Antoine Park on the east shore (county park off Lake Antoine Road, 4 miles north of Iron Mountain via US-2, with campground, beach and modern restrooms) and a City of Iron Mountain ramp at the west end off E Grand Circle Blvd. Shore, pier and boat fishing.
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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 Lake Antoine?
Fishing Lake Antoine usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 17 of 25 plants on record, ahead of Northern Pike and one more. Walleye was last stocked June 27, 2023. Northern Pike was last stocked May 17, 1990. Tiger Muskie was last stocked July 18, 1979.
When is Lake Antoine stocked?
Not stocked since June 27, 2023. About 1,826 reported fish per acre, the most of 7 lakes in Dickinson County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 28 years between 1979 and 2023.
How do you get on Lake Antoine?
The nearest town is Iron Mountain. Facilities include restrooms and camping. Two public launches: Lake Antoine Park on the east shore (county park off Lake Antoine Road, 4 miles north of Iron Mountain via US-2, with campground, beach and modern restrooms) and a City of Iron Mountain ramp at the west end off E Grand Circle Blvd. Shore, pier and boat fishing.
Which lakes near Lake Antoine were stocked more recently?
Hamilton Lake (13.2 mi), Dead Mans Lake (17.1 mi), Stager Lake (17.6 mi), and Lake Mary (17.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Hamilton Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Stager Lake is also stocked with Northern Pike and Walleye, and Lake Mary is also stocked with Walleye.