Rainbow Trout Stocked · 7 plants · last September 26, 1991 Best: dawn, dusk Lake Gratiot fishing
Lake Gratiot fishing: not stocked since May 15, 2008. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout. Also recorded: Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Smallmouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Rock Bass.
- Last stocked
- May 15, 2008
- · Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 12
- Since 1979
- Species stocked
- 3 (+5 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 1,454.2
Fish at Lake Gratiot
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 7 plants · last September 26, 1991 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brook Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last May 15, 2008 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 2 plants · last August 26, 1980 Last stocked August 26, 1980 · 2 plants
Tiger Muskie species guide
Walleye Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Walleye species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guideHow Lake Gratiot is stocked
About 126 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 7 lakes in Keweenaw County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
3,000
Fish stocked in 1980
5,750
Fish stocked in 1985
30,000
Fish stocked in 1986
27,000
Fish stocked in 1987
30,000
Fish stocked in 1988
15,000
Fish stocked in 1989
15,000
Fish stocked in 1990
15,000
Fish stocked in 1991
15,000
Fish stocked in 2006
18,760
Fish stocked in 2008
8,850
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2008 | Brook Trout | 8,850 | – | report |
| November 9, 2006 | Brook Trout | 9,065 | – | report |
| May 25, 2006 | Brook Trout | 9,695 | – | report |
| September 26, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | – | report |
| October 9, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | – | report |
| October 3, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | – | report |
| October 19, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | – | report |
| September 22, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 30,000 | – | report |
| October 8, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 27,000 | – | report |
| October 21, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 30,000 | – | report |
| August 26, 1980 | Tiger Muskie | 5,750 | – | report |
| July 19, 1979 | Tiger Muskie | 3,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
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 Gratiot?
Fishing Lake Gratiot usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 7 of 12 plants on record, ahead of Brook Trout and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked September 26, 1991. Brook Trout was last stocked May 15, 2008. Tiger Muskie was last stocked August 26, 1980. Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, and Yellow Perch, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lake Gratiot stocked?
Not stocked since May 15, 2008. About 126 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 7 lakes in Keweenaw County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 19 years between 1979 and 2008.
How do you get on Lake Gratiot?
Facilities include restrooms and dock.
Which lakes near Lake Gratiot were stocked more recently?
Lac La Belle (5.7 mi) and Lake Medora (9 mi) were stocked more recently. Lac La Belle is also stocked with Tiger Muskie and Lake Medora is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.