Lake Charlevoix fishing

Lake Charlevoix fishing is stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Atlantic Salmon, and Walleye on a natural lake. It is stocked about 5.1 times a year since 1979, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, and dawn for Lake Trout.

Last stocked: July 9, 2026; Jul 09 · Walleye
Plants on record: 247; Since 1979
Species recorded: 5
Surface acres: 17,337.1

Fish at Lake Charlevoix

5 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brown Trout Stocked · 113 plants · last May 14, 2004 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 14, 2004 · 113 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide

Lake Trout Stocked · 79 plants · last April 16, 2008 Best: dawn

Last stocked April 16, 2008 · 79 plants

Best: dawn

Lake Trout species guide

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 43 plants · last May 3, 2005 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 3, 2005 · 43 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

Walleye Stocked · 11 plants · last July 9, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked July 9, 2026 · 11 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

Atlantic Salmon Stocked · 1 plant · last October 24, 1986

Last stocked October 24, 1986 · 1 plant

Atlantic Salmon species guide

How Lake Charlevoix is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 399 reported fish per acre, the most of 3 lakes in Charlevoix County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

90,129

Fish stocked in 1980

119,781

Fish stocked in 1981

197,200

Fish stocked in 1982

122,354

Fish stocked in 1983

163,500

Fish stocked in 1984

64,000

Fish stocked in 1985

81,303

Fish stocked in 1986

253,824

Fish stocked in 1987

201,390

Fish stocked in 1988

233,169

Fish stocked in 1989

109,906

Fish stocked in 1990

204,996

Fish stocked in 1991

179,413

Fish stocked in 1992

165,910

Fish stocked in 1993

170,278

Fish stocked in 1994

190,235

Fish stocked in 1995

157,218

Fish stocked in 1996

73,112

Fish stocked in 1997

137,234

Fish stocked in 1998

58,570

Fish stocked in 1999

1,699,800

Fish stocked in 2000

125,140

Fish stocked in 2001

119,064

Fish stocked in 2002

168,256

Fish stocked in 2003

136,473

Fish stocked in 2004

129,389

Fish stocked in 2005

105,985

Fish stocked in 2006

100,802

Fish stocked in 2007

89,556

Fish stocked in 2008

174,171

Fish stocked in 2009

180,600

Fish stocked in 2013

150,658

Fish stocked in 2015

202,914

Fish stocked in 2017

138,476

Fish stocked in 2019

29,570

Fish stocked in 2022

185,375

Fish stocked in 2024

121,950

Fish stocked in 2026

91,939

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 9, 2026	Walleye	40,381	–	report
July 8, 2026	Walleye	51,558	–	report
June 25, 2024	Walleye	121,950	–	report
June 14, 2022	Walleye	185,375	–	report
June 12, 2019	Walleye	29,570	–	report
June 6, 2017	Walleye	138,476	–	report
June 30, 2015	Walleye	202,914	–	report
June 11, 2013	Walleye	150,658	–	report
July 8, 2009	Walleye	180,600	–	report
July 9, 2008	Walleye	90,750	–	report
April 16, 2008	Lake Trout	10,223	–	report
April 15, 2008	Lake Trout	18,954	–	report
April 15, 2008	Lake Trout	11,608	–	report
April 14, 2008	Lake Trout	18,264	–	report
April 14, 2008	Lake Trout	9,488	–	report
April 14, 2008	Lake Trout	14,884	–	report
April 23, 2007	Lake Trout	42,902	–	report
April 2, 2007	Lake Trout	13,184	–	report
April 2, 2007	Lake Trout	33,470	–	report
April 20, 2006	Lake Trout	13,682	–	report
April 6, 2006	Lake Trout	17,650	–	report
April 5, 2006	Lake Trout	17,185	–	report
March 30, 2006	Lake Trout	17,600	–	report
March 29, 2006	Lake Trout	17,695	–	report
March 28, 2006	Lake Trout	16,990	–	report
May 3, 2005	Rainbow Trout	6,160	–	report
April 14, 2005	Lake Trout	29,190	–	report
April 14, 2005	Lake Trout	41,640	–	report
April 13, 2005	Lake Trout	28,995	–	report
May 17, 2004	Rainbow Trout	3,583	–	report
May 14, 2004	Brown Trout	6,664	–	report
May 14, 2004	Brown Trout	6,659	–	report
May 14, 2004	Brown Trout	6,664	–	report
May 14, 2004	Brown Trout	5,007	–	report
April 20, 2004	Lake Trout	11,062	–	report
April 19, 2004	Lake Trout	29,950	–	report
April 13, 2004	Lake Trout	29,900	–	report
April 12, 2004	Lake Trout	29,900	–	report
May 5, 2003	Lake Trout	10,543	–	report
May 2, 2003	Brown Trout	8,333	–	report
May 2, 2003	Brown Trout	4,167	–	report
May 2, 2003	Brown Trout	4,167	–	report
May 2, 2003	Brown Trout	8,333	–	report
April 29, 2003	Lake Trout	34,985	–	report
April 28, 2003	Lake Trout	39,970	–	report
April 21, 2003	Lake Trout	25,975	–	report
May 22, 2002	Lake Trout	20,000	–	report
May 10, 2002	Brown Trout	12,500	–	report
May 10, 2002	Brown Trout	12,500	–	report
May 9, 2002	Rainbow Trout	10,000	–	report
May 6, 2002	Lake Trout	32,256	–	report
May 6, 2002	Lake Trout	17,744	–	report
May 6, 2002	Lake Trout	32,256	–	report
April 29, 2002	Lake Trout	31,000	–	report
May 11, 2001	Brown Trout	9,512	–	report
May 11, 2001	Brown Trout	9,512	–	report
May 4, 2001	Lake Trout	32,800	–	report
May 4, 2001	Lake Trout	22,140	–	report
May 4, 2001	Lake Trout	45,100	–	report
May 19, 2000	Brown Trout	12,500	–	report
May 19, 2000	Brown Trout	12,500	–	report
April 13, 2000	Lake Trout	10,000	–	report
April 11, 2000	Lake Trout	26,240	–	report
April 10, 2000	Lake Trout	36,100	–	report
April 10, 2000	Lake Trout	27,800	–	report
May 14, 1999	Brown Trout	4,500	–	report
May 13, 1999	Brown Trout	4,500	–	report
May 13, 1999	Walleye	1,600,000	–	report
May 7, 1999	Brown Trout	15,800	–	report
April 19, 1999	Lake Trout	25,000	–	report
April 16, 1999	Lake Trout	50,000	–	report
April 24, 1998	Rainbow Trout	9,770	–	report
April 14, 1998	Brown Trout	24,400	–	report
April 14, 1998	Brown Trout	24,400	–	report
May 14, 1997	Brown Trout	28,175	–	report
May 14, 1997	Brown Trout	28,180	–	report
May 7, 1997	Lake Trout	17,220	–	report
May 6, 1997	Lake Trout	17,220	–	report
May 5, 1997	Lake Trout	14,679	–	report
May 5, 1997	Lake Trout	25,760	–	report
April 29, 1997	Lake Trout	6,000	–	report
June 17, 1996	Brown Trout	4,905	–	report
June 14, 1996	Brown Trout	10,744	–	report
June 13, 1996	Brown Trout	21,488	–	report
May 30, 1996	Brown Trout	17,990	–	report
May 30, 1996	Brown Trout	17,985	–	report
August 2, 1995	Lake Trout	77,250	–	report
May 2, 1995	Brown Trout	19,995	–	report
May 2, 1995	Brown Trout	19,998	–	report
May 1, 1995	Brown Trout	19,985	–	report
May 1, 1995	Brown Trout	19,990	–	report
June 16, 1994	Brown Trout	5,135	–	report
June 16, 1994	Brown Trout	5,100	–	report
May 6, 1994	Brown Trout	4,000	–	report
May 6, 1994	Brown Trout	4,000	–	report
May 6, 1994	Brown Trout	4,000	–	report
May 6, 1994	Brown Trout	4,000	–	report
May 2, 1994	Lake Trout	38,000	–	report
April 29, 1994	Lake Trout	12,000	–	report
April 29, 1994	Lake Trout	50,000	–	report
April 28, 1994	Brown Trout	16,000	–	report
April 28, 1994	Brown Trout	16,000	–	report
April 27, 1994	Brown Trout	16,000	–	report
April 27, 1994	Brown Trout	16,000	–	report
October 28, 1993	Rainbow Trout	500	–	report
June 18, 1993	Brown Trout	3,786	–	report
June 3, 1993	Brown Trout	12,000	–	report
May 20, 1993	Brown Trout	13,998	–	report
May 19, 1993	Brown Trout	13,994	–	report
May 19, 1993	Brown Trout	30,000	–	report
May 3, 1993	Lake Trout	16,000	–	report
May 3, 1993	Lake Trout	16,000	–	report
April 23, 1993	Lake Trout	32,000	–	report
April 23, 1993	Lake Trout	32,000	–	report
May 26, 1992	Brown Trout	25,807	–	report
May 26, 1992	Brown Trout	10,000	–	report
May 26, 1992	Brown Trout	20,606	–	report
May 26, 1992	Brown Trout	9,497	–	report
April 20, 1992	Lake Trout	38,000	–	report
April 20, 1992	Lake Trout	62,000	–	report
June 21, 1991	Brown Trout	1,376	–	report
June 21, 1991	Brown Trout	17,537	–	report
June 20, 1991	Brown Trout	18,475	–	report
June 20, 1991	Brown Trout	19,900	–	report
June 20, 1991	Brown Trout	19,905	–	report
June 20, 1991	Brown Trout	2,220	–	report
April 15, 1991	Lake Trout	25,000	–	report
April 11, 1991	Lake Trout	37,500	–	report
April 11, 1991	Lake Trout	37,500	–	report
July 25, 1990	Brown Trout	30,000	–	report
June 5, 1990	Brown Trout	3,746	–	report
May 7, 1990	Brown Trout	4,750	–	report
May 7, 1990	Brown Trout	4,750	–	report
May 7, 1990	Brown Trout	23,750	–	report
May 4, 1990	Brown Trout	19,000	–	report
May 4, 1990	Brown Trout	19,000	–	report
April 19, 1990	Lake Trout	58,384	–	report
April 19, 1990	Lake Trout	41,616	–	report
June 20, 1989	Rainbow Trout	9,880	–	report
June 20, 1989	Rainbow Trout	8,500	–	report
June 1, 1989	Rainbow Trout	4,026	–	report
May 31, 1989	Rainbow Trout	12,500	–	report
May 23, 1989	Brown Trout	9,169	–	report
May 18, 1989	Brown Trout	7,342	–	report
May 17, 1989	Brown Trout	8,889	–	report
May 17, 1989	Brown Trout	4,344	–	report
May 15, 1989	Brown Trout	4,880	–	report
May 12, 1989	Brown Trout	25,000	–	report
May 3, 1989	Brown Trout	15,376	–	report
September 21, 1988	Brown Trout	25,000	–	report
September 21, 1988	Brown Trout	25,000	–	report
June 1, 1988	Brown Trout	20,998	–	report
May 31, 1988	Brown Trout	10,930	–	report
May 10, 1988	Brown Trout	28,263	–	report
May 3, 1988	Brown Trout	2,887	–	report
April 20, 1988	Brown Trout	19,400	–	report
March 8, 1988	Lake Trout	33,491	–	report
March 1, 1988	Lake Trout	33,200	–	report
February 22, 1988	Lake Trout	34,000	–	report
October 15, 1987	Brown Trout	20,000	–	report
October 15, 1987	Brown Trout	20,000	–	report
May 29, 1987	Brown Trout	15,000	–	report
May 8, 1987	Lake Trout	11,670	–	report
May 3, 1987	Lake Trout	40,000	–	report
April 28, 1987	Lake Trout	35,000	–	report
April 27, 1987	Brown Trout	6,932	–	report
April 27, 1987	Brown Trout	2,511	–	report
April 24, 1987	Brown Trout	6,672	–	report
April 24, 1987	Brown Trout	17,305	–	report
April 24, 1987	Brown Trout	13,300	–	report
April 12, 1987	Brown Trout	13,000	–	report
October 24, 1986	Atlantic Salmon	22,201	–	report
September 29, 1986	Brown Trout	50,000	–	report
May 15, 1986	Lake Trout	45,000	–	report
May 15, 1986	Rainbow Trout	10,000	–	report
May 14, 1986	Brown Trout	4,313	–	report
May 7, 1986	Lake Trout	50,000	–	report
May 7, 1986	Brown Trout	6,100	–	report
May 7, 1986	Brown Trout	6,100	–	report
May 2, 1986	Brown Trout	20,110	–	report
April 22, 1986	Rainbow Trout	15,876	–	report
April 21, 1986	Rainbow Trout	10,524	–	report
April 18, 1986	Rainbow Trout	13,600	–	report
May 14, 1985	Brown Trout	10,000	–	report
May 14, 1985	Brown Trout	650	–	report
May 14, 1985	Brown Trout	650	–	report
April 24, 1985	Rainbow Trout	5,000	–	report
April 23, 1985	Rainbow Trout	10,003	–	report
April 19, 1985	Rainbow Trout	15,000	–	report
April 19, 1985	Rainbow Trout	5,000	–	report
April 17, 1985	Lake Trout	25,000	–	report
April 11, 1985	Rainbow Trout	10,000	–	report
May 15, 1984	Brown Trout	10,000	–	report
May 15, 1984	Brown Trout	10,000	–	report
May 8, 1984	Brown Trout	10,000	–	report
April 18, 1984	Rainbow Trout	7,080	–	report
April 13, 1984	Rainbow Trout	15,000	–	report
April 13, 1984	Rainbow Trout	11,920	–	report
May 27, 1983	Brown Trout	5,425	–	report
May 27, 1983	Rainbow Trout	6,568	–	report
May 23, 1983	Brown Trout	10,000	–	report
May 23, 1983	Rainbow Trout	20,000	–	report
May 5, 1983	Lake Trout	30,000	–	report
May 2, 1983	Rainbow Trout	11,650	–	report
April 27, 1983	Lake Trout	43,000	–	report
April 26, 1983	Brown Trout	5,075	–	report
April 18, 1983	Brown Trout	10,000	–	report
April 6, 1983	Rainbow Trout	8,350	–	report
April 4, 1983	Rainbow Trout	13,432	–	report
November 23, 1982	Brown Trout	50	–	report
November 23, 1982	Brown Trout	116	–	report
November 23, 1982	Rainbow Trout	63	–	report
November 23, 1982	Rainbow Trout	62	–	report
November 10, 1982	Brown Trout	138	–	report
November 9, 1982	Brown Trout	552	–	report
November 8, 1982	Rainbow Trout	153	–	report
November 8, 1982	Rainbow Trout	120	–	report
October 13, 1982	Rainbow Trout	317	–	report
October 13, 1982	Rainbow Trout	1,277	–	report
October 12, 1982	Brown Trout	4,506	–	report
May 11, 1982	Brown Trout	10,000	–	report
May 7, 1982	Brown Trout	10,000	–	report
May 7, 1982	Brown Trout	10,000	–	report
May 4, 1982	Lake Trout	35,000	–	report
May 4, 1982	Lake Trout	25,000	–	report
May 4, 1982	Lake Trout	25,000	–	report
September 23, 1981	Rainbow Trout	21,383	–	report
September 22, 1981	Rainbow Trout	13,667	–	report
June 8, 1981	Brown Trout	7,600	–	report
June 3, 1981	Rainbow Trout	20,000	–	report
June 2, 1981	Rainbow Trout	22,275	–	report
June 2, 1981	Rainbow Trout	22,275	–	report
May 14, 1981	Brown Trout	10,000	–	report
April 30, 1981	Lake Trout	10,000	–	report
April 30, 1981	Lake Trout	20,000	–	report
April 29, 1981	Lake Trout	50,000	–	report
May 14, 1980	Rainbow Trout	6,244	–	report
May 14, 1980	Rainbow Trout	19,398	–	report
May 14, 1980	Rainbow Trout	20,000	–	report
May 8, 1980	Lake Trout	50,000	–	report
April 23, 1980	Rainbow Trout	14,139	–	report
April 21, 1980	Brown Trout	3,000	–	report
April 17, 1980	Brown Trout	7,000	–	report
May 21, 1979	Lake Trout	40,000	–	report
May 4, 1979	Rainbow Trout	20,000	–	report
May 3, 1979	Rainbow Trout	20,000	–	report
May 2, 1979	Brown Trout	10,129	–	report

Access and facts

Water type: natural lake
Facilities: restrooms, dock

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.

About Lake Charlevoix

Photo of Lake Charlevoix — Ted Miller, CC BY-SA 2.0

Nearest lakes

Walloon Lake 7.4 mi last stocked May 5, 2008 Sixmile Lake 9.9 mi last stocked June 25, 2026 Intermediate Lake 16.4 mi last stocked June 3, 2025 Weber Lake 20.5 mi last stocked April 21, 2026 Lake Bellaire 21.4 mi last stocked June 23, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Lake Charlevoix?

Fishing Lake Charlevoix usually means Brown Trout: Brown Trout accounts for 113 of 247 plants on record, ahead of Lake Trout and 3 more. Brown Trout was last stocked May 14, 2004. Lake Trout was last stocked April 16, 2008. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 3, 2005. Walleye was last stocked July 9, 2026. 1 more species is on the stocking report.

When is Lake Charlevoix stocked?

Last stocked July 9, 2026. It is stocked about 5.1 times a year since 1979, most often in April and May. About 399 reported fish per acre, the most of 3 lakes in Charlevoix County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 10 years between 1979 and 2026.

How do you get on Lake Charlevoix?

Facilities include restrooms and dock.

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