Walleye Stocked · 18 plants · last June 29, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night Lake Margrethe fishing
Lake Margrethe fishing has Tiger Muskie, Northern Pike, Walleye, and Muskellunge on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1979, most often in June and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, and dawn and dusk for Muskellunge.
- Last stocked
- June 29, 2026
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 44
- Since 1979
- Species recorded
- 4
- Surface acres
- 1,924.2
Fish at Lake Margrethe
Walleye Stocked · 18 plants · last June 29, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 15 plants · last October 14, 1991 Last stocked October 14, 1991 · 15 plants
Tiger Muskie species guide
Muskellunge Stocked · 10 plants · last October 24, 2022 Best: dawn, dusk 
Northern Pike Stocked · 1 plant · last May 17, 1990 Best: dawn, day, dusk Lake Margrethe is well known for its fishing, offering species such as rock bass, yellow perch, bluegill, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, northern pike, tiger muskie, and walleye. While most of the lake is relatively shallow, especially the northernmost parts, the western bay has areas exceeding 40 feet, and the southern bay features a small hole with a maximum depth of around 65 feet. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Lake Margrethe is stocked
About 2,296 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 5 lakes in Crawford County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
4,000
Fish stocked in 1980
4,000
Fish stocked in 1981
4,000
Fish stocked in 1982
11,700
Fish stocked in 1983
4,000
Fish stocked in 1984
2,000
Fish stocked in 1985
4,000
Fish stocked in 1986
5,000
Fish stocked in 1987
4,800
Fish stocked in 1988
3,400
Fish stocked in 1989
8,000
Fish stocked in 1990
17,377
Fish stocked in 1991
8,000
Fish stocked in 1992
3,250,000
Fish stocked in 1993
360,000
Fish stocked in 2002
2,006
Fish stocked in 2004
4,893
Fish stocked in 2005
4,998
Fish stocked in 2006
69,903
Fish stocked in 2009
2,000
Fish stocked in 2010
3,993
Fish stocked in 2011
45,385
Fish stocked in 2012
1,994
Fish stocked in 2013
69,298
Fish stocked in 2014
1,446
Fish stocked in 2015
204,323
Fish stocked in 2016
2,855
Fish stocked in 2017
40,353
Fish stocked in 2018
20,017
Fish stocked in 2019
63,794
Fish stocked in 2022
66,188
Fish stocked in 2025
61,298
Fish stocked in 2026
62,470
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2026 | Walleye | 62,470 | – | report |
| June 25, 2025 | Walleye | 24,704 | – | report |
| June 25, 2025 | Walleye | 36,594 | – | report |
| October 24, 2022 | Muskellunge | 2,879 | – | report |
| June 28, 2022 | Walleye | 63,309 | – | report |
| November 6, 2019 | Muskellunge | 3,840 | – | report |
| June 12, 2019 | Walleye | 59,954 | – | report |
| June 14, 2018 | Walleye | 20,017 | – | report |
| July 12, 2017 | Walleye | 40,353 | – | report |
| November 9, 2016 | Muskellunge | 2,855 | – | report |
| June 30, 2015 | Walleye | 91,952 | – | report |
| June 17, 2015 | Walleye | 48,625 | – | report |
| June 17, 2015 | Walleye | 49,125 | – | report |
| June 10, 2015 | Walleye | 6,621 | – | report |
| June 9, 2015 | Walleye | 8,000 | – | report |
| November 13, 2014 | Muskellunge | 1,446 | – | report |
| June 20, 2013 | Walleye | 69,298 | – | report |
| November 2, 2012 | Muskellunge | 1,994 | – | report |
| June 16, 2011 | Walleye | 45,385 | – | report |
| November 10, 2010 | Muskellunge | 3,993 | – | report |
| October 15, 2009 | Muskellunge | 2,000 | – | report |
| June 20, 2006 | Walleye | 69,903 | – | report |
| September 21, 2005 | Muskellunge | 4,998 | – | report |
| October 13, 2004 | Muskellunge | 4,893 | – | report |
| October 3, 2002 | Muskellunge | 2,006 | – | report |
| May 21, 1993 | Walleye | 360,000 | – | report |
| May 23, 1992 | Walleye | 1,850,000 | – | report |
| May 22, 1992 | Walleye | 1,400,000 | – | report |
| October 14, 1991 | Tiger Muskie | 400 | – | report |
| October 1, 1991 | Tiger Muskie | 7,600 | – | report |
| September 28, 1990 | Tiger Muskie | 6,837 | – | report |
| May 17, 1990 | Northern Pike | 10,540 | – | report |
| September 20, 1989 | Tiger Muskie | 8,000 | – | report |
| October 3, 1988 | Tiger Muskie | 3,400 | – | report |
| October 8, 1987 | Tiger Muskie | 4,800 | – | report |
| October 15, 1986 | Tiger Muskie | 5,000 | – | report |
| October 3, 1985 | Tiger Muskie | 4,000 | – | report |
| August 29, 1984 | Tiger Muskie | 2,000 | – | report |
| August 2, 1983 | Tiger Muskie | 4,000 | – | report |
| August 5, 1982 | Tiger Muskie | 2,000 | – | report |
| August 4, 1982 | Tiger Muskie | 9,700 | – | report |
| August 13, 1981 | Tiger Muskie | 4,000 | – | report |
| August 12, 1980 | Tiger Muskie | 4,000 | – | report |
| July 16, 1979 | Tiger Muskie | 4,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Grayling
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock
Lake Margrethe State Forest Campground on the east shore, near the Portage Creek outlet, has a paved launch with 2 lanes, 2 piers, 50 trailer spaces and a vault toilet; most campsites sit right on the lake. It is about 3 miles west of Grayling.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Lake Margrethe
According to the Wikipedia page, Lake Margrethe is a favorite fishing and recreation lake for soldiers in their off-duty hours. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Lake Margrethe?
Fishing Lake Margrethe usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 18 of 44 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Muskie and 2 more. Walleye was last stocked June 29, 2026. Tiger Muskie was last stocked October 14, 1991. Muskellunge was last stocked October 24, 2022. Northern Pike was last stocked May 17, 1990.
When is Lake Margrethe stocked?
Last stocked June 29, 2026. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1979, most often in June and October. About 2,296 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 5 lakes in Crawford County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 15 years between 1979 and 2026.
How do you get on Lake Margrethe?
The nearest town is Grayling. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. Lake Margrethe State Forest Campground on the east shore, near the Portage Creek outlet, has a paved launch with 2 lanes, 2 piers, 50 trailer spaces and a vault toilet; most campsites sit right on the lake. It is about 3 miles west of Grayling.