Walleye Stocked · 2 plants · last June 29, 2022 Best: dawn, dusk, night Lake Independence fishing
Lake Independence fishing: not stocked since June 29, 2022. It was stocked with Walleye on a natural lake. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 29, 2022
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 2
- Since 2013
- Species recorded
- 1
- Surface acres
- 2,055.2
Fish at Lake Independence
Walleye Stocked · 2 plants · last June 29, 2022 Best: dawn, dusk, night Lake Independence is located in Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its recreational uses include fishing. The lake contains many species of fish, including black crappie, bluegill, brown trout, cisco, northern pike, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Lake Independence is stocked
About 10 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 31 lakes in Marquette County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2013
9,715
Fish stocked in 2022
11,240
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Big Bay
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
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 Independence?
Fishing Lake Independence usually means Walleye. All 2 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked June 29, 2022.
When is Lake Independence stocked?
Not stocked since June 29, 2022. About 10 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 31 lakes in Marquette County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 8 years between 2013 and 2022.
How do you get on Lake Independence?
The nearest town is Big Bay. Facilities include restrooms and camping.
Which lakes near Lake Independence were stocked more recently?
Brocky Lake (17.3 mi) was stocked more recently.