Brook Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last May 13, 2005 Best: dawn, day, dusk Lake Michigamme fishing
Lake Michigamme fishing has Tiger Muskie, Walleye, Splake, Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and 1 more on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1979, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout, and dawn for Lake Trout.
- Last stocked
- November 13, 2024
- · Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 52
- Since 1979
- Species recorded
- 7
- Surface acres
- 4,275.6
Fish at Lake Michigamme
Brook Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last May 13, 2005 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Lake Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last May 11, 2005 Best: dawn 
Muskellunge Stocked · 11 plants · last November 13, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk 
Splake Stocked · 9 plants · last May 13, 2021 Last stocked May 13, 2021 · 9 plants
Splake species guide
Walleye Stocked · 2 plants · last May 8, 1998 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last October 30, 2002 Best: dawn, dusk 
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 1 plant · last July 17, 1979 Last stocked July 17, 1979 · 1 plant
Tiger Muskie species guideLake Michigamme is home to several fish species, making it a diverse fishing destination. Anglers can find common fish such as smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, and rock bass in its waters. In the deeper sections of the lake, whitefish are also present for those targeting them. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Lake Michigamme is stocked
About 1,081 reported fish per acre, 16th most of 31 lakes in Marquette County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
4,350
Fish stocked in 1994
1,950,000
Fish stocked in 1998
2,000,000
Fish stocked in 2000
75,995
Fish stocked in 2001
47,250
Fish stocked in 2002
88,823
Fish stocked in 2003
54,736
Fish stocked in 2004
263,013
Fish stocked in 2005
118,063
Fish stocked in 2021
7,854
Fish stocked in 2022
2,998
Fish stocked in 2024
6,518
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2024 | Muskellunge | 532 | – | report |
| November 6, 2024 | Muskellunge | 437 | – | report |
| October 30, 2024 | Muskellunge | 198 | – | report |
| October 29, 2024 | Muskellunge | 3,592 | – | report |
| October 28, 2024 | Muskellunge | 1,759 | – | report |
| September 22, 2022 | Muskellunge | 434 | – | report |
| September 22, 2022 | Muskellunge | 433 | – | report |
| September 22, 2022 | Muskellunge | 433 | – | report |
| September 20, 2022 | Muskellunge | 566 | – | report |
| September 20, 2022 | Muskellunge | 566 | – | report |
| September 20, 2022 | Muskellunge | 566 | – | report |
| May 13, 2021 | Splake | 7,854 | – | report |
| June 22, 2005 | Splake | 39,288 | – | report |
| May 13, 2005 | Brook Trout | 3,339 | – | report |
| May 11, 2005 | Lake Trout | 10,098 | – | report |
| May 11, 2005 | Lake Trout | 4,086 | – | report |
| May 11, 2005 | Lake Trout | 4,659 | – | report |
| May 11, 2005 | Brook Trout | 5,870 | – | report |
| May 10, 2005 | Splake | 9,339 | – | report |
| May 10, 2005 | Lake Trout | 13,990 | – | report |
| May 10, 2005 | Splake | 10,636 | – | report |
| May 10, 2005 | Splake | 6,328 | – | report |
| February 1, 2005 | Brook Trout | 1,985 | – | report |
| February 1, 2005 | Brook Trout | 2,350 | – | report |
| January 25, 2005 | Brook Trout | 3,057 | – | report |
| January 25, 2005 | Brook Trout | 3,038 | – | report |
| October 20, 2004 | Lake Trout | 29,649 | – | report |
| June 2, 2004 | Brook Trout | 9,160 | – | report |
| June 2, 2004 | Brook Trout | 8,683 | – | report |
| June 2, 2004 | Lake Trout | 48,120 | – | report |
| June 2, 2004 | Lake Trout | 40,768 | – | report |
| May 3, 2004 | Lake Trout | 29,980 | – | report |
| April 2, 2004 | Lake Trout | 96,653 | – | report |
| June 12, 2003 | Brook Trout | 195 | – | report |
| June 12, 2003 | Lake Trout | 892 | – | report |
| June 4, 2003 | Splake | 1,749 | – | report |
| May 27, 2003 | Splake | 13,250 | – | report |
| May 16, 2003 | Lake Trout | 38,650 | – | report |
| October 30, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 56,490 | – | report |
| June 19, 2002 | Splake | 32,333 | – | report |
| November 5, 2001 | Brook Trout | 150 | – | report |
| May 8, 2001 | Lake Trout | 31,916 | – | report |
| May 8, 2001 | Lake Trout | 15,184 | – | report |
| November 28, 2000 | Brook Trout | 3,285 | – | report |
| October 31, 2000 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| August 1, 2000 | Brook Trout | 25,758 | – | report |
| August 1, 2000 | Lake Trout | 18,391 | – | report |
| June 21, 2000 | Brook Trout | 13,899 | – | report |
| June 21, 2000 | Splake | 13,662 | – | report |
| May 8, 1998 | Walleye | 2,000,000 | – | report |
| May 20, 1994 | Walleye | 1,950,000 | – | report |
| July 17, 1979 | Tiger Muskie | 4,350 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock
Public launches at Van Riper State Park on the east shore (accessible, with a sand beach), off Brown Road on the north shore, and at Spur Township Park on the far west end. The largest DNR launch has 2 lanes and 20 trailer spaces; the park also has camping and toilets.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Lake Michigamme
The lake features many islands and rock beds that frequently emerge above the waterline during late summer and fall, which could be navigation hazards. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed October 5, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Lake Michigamme?
Fishing Lake Michigamme is as likely for Brook Trout and Lake Trout. Each accounts for 14 of 52 plants on record. Brook Trout was last stocked May 13, 2005. Lake Trout was last stocked May 11, 2005. Muskellunge was last stocked November 13, 2024. Splake was last stocked May 13, 2021. 3 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Lake Michigamme stocked?
Last stocked November 13, 2024. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1979, most often in May and June. About 1,081 reported fish per acre, 16th most of 31 lakes in Marquette County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 34 years between 1979 and 2024.
How do you get on Lake Michigamme?
Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. Public launches at Van Riper State Park on the east shore (accessible, with a sand beach), off Brown Road on the north shore, and at Spur Township Park on the far west end. The largest DNR launch has 2 lanes and 20 trailer spaces; the park also has camping and toilets.
Which lakes near Lake Michigamme were stocked more recently?
Fish Lake (4.8 mi), Twin Lake (4.8 mi), and Lake Arfelin (7.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Fish Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Twin Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Splake, and Lake Arfelin is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Splake, Lake Trout, and Brook Trout.