Lake Perrault fishing

Lake Perrault fishing has Brook Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1979, most often in May and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
October 16, 2025
· Brook Trout
Plants on record
53
Since 1979
Species recorded
1
Surface acres
36.1

Fish at Lake Perrault

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brook Trout Stocked · 53 plants · last October 16, 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked October 16, 2025 · 53 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

How Lake Perrault is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 4,119 reported fish per acre, the most of 10 lakes in Houghton County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

5,850

Fish stocked in 1980

3,900

Fish stocked in 1981

5,265

Fish stocked in 1982

3,900

Fish stocked in 1983

3,725

Fish stocked in 1984

3,900

Fish stocked in 1985

3,235

Fish stocked in 1986

3,900

Fish stocked in 1987

3,000

Fish stocked in 1988

3,000

Fish stocked in 1989

3,000

Fish stocked in 1990

3,000

Fish stocked in 1991

3,000

Fish stocked in 1992

3,000

Fish stocked in 1993

3,000

Fish stocked in 1994

3,000

Fish stocked in 1995

3,000

Fish stocked in 1996

3,000

Fish stocked in 1997

2,230

Fish stocked in 1998

3,000

Fish stocked in 1999

3,000

Fish stocked in 2000

3,000

Fish stocked in 2001

3,150

Fish stocked in 2002

3,000

Fish stocked in 2003

4,948

Fish stocked in 2004

3,120

Fish stocked in 2005

3,235

Fish stocked in 2006

3,250

Fish stocked in 2007

3,200

Fish stocked in 2008

3,250

Fish stocked in 2009

3,000

Fish stocked in 2010

2,996

Fish stocked in 2011

3,000

Fish stocked in 2012

3,246

Fish stocked in 2013

3,248

Fish stocked in 2014

3,250

Fish stocked in 2015

3,250

Fish stocked in 2016

3,415

Fish stocked in 2017

2,800

Fish stocked in 2018

2,250

Fish stocked in 2019

2,278

Fish stocked in 2020

2,280

Fish stocked in 2021

2,280

Fish stocked in 2022

2,280

Fish stocked in 2023

2,280

Fish stocked in 2024

2,500

Fish stocked in 2025

2,280

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 16, 2025Brook Trout2,280–report
October 25, 2024Brook Trout2,500–report
November 6, 2023Brook Trout2,280–report
November 2, 2022Brook Trout2,280–report
October 26, 2021Brook Trout2,280–report
October 12, 2020Brook Trout2,280–report
October 15, 2019Brook Trout2,278–report
October 16, 2018Brook Trout2,250–report
October 19, 2017Brook Trout2,800–report
November 29, 2016Brook Trout165–report
October 25, 2016Brook Trout3,250–report
October 6, 2015Brook Trout3,250–report
October 9, 2014Brook Trout3,250–report
October 17, 2013Brook Trout3,248–report
October 15, 2012Brook Trout3,246–report
October 5, 2011Brook Trout3,000–report
October 5, 2010Brook Trout2,996–report
October 13, 2009Brook Trout3,000–report
October 6, 2008Brook Trout3,250–report
October 5, 2007Brook Trout3,200–report
October 2, 2006Brook Trout3,250–report
October 3, 2005Brook Trout3,235–report
November 19, 2004Brook Trout125–report
September 27, 2004Brook Trout2,995–report
November 17, 2003Brook Trout149–report
October 6, 2003Brook Trout3,199–report
May 5, 2003Brook Trout1,500–report
January 8, 2003Brook Trout100–report
May 9, 2002Brook Trout3,000–report
September 20, 2001Brook Trout150–report
May 18, 2001Brook Trout3,000–report
April 27, 2000Brook Trout3,000–report
May 14, 1999Brook Trout3,000–report
May 6, 1998Brook Trout3,000–report
May 20, 1997Brook Trout2,230–report
June 4, 1996Brook Trout3,000–report
May 24, 1995Brook Trout3,000–report
May 26, 1994Brook Trout3,000–report
May 24, 1993Brook Trout3,000–report
May 20, 1992Brook Trout3,000–report
May 6, 1991Brook Trout3,000–report
May 23, 1990Brook Trout3,000–report
May 3, 1989Brook Trout3,000–report
April 27, 1988Brook Trout3,000–report
May 7, 1987Brook Trout3,000–report
October 15, 1986Brook Trout3,900–report
October 16, 1985Brook Trout3,235–report
September 25, 1984Brook Trout3,900–report
September 28, 1983Brook Trout3,725–report
October 25, 1982Brook Trout3,900–report
May 11, 1981Brook Trout5,265–report
June 10, 1980Brook Trout3,900–report
July 5, 1979Brook Trout5,850–report

Access and facts

Nearest town
Painesdale

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

Nearest lakes

Lake Gerald 10.1 mi last stocked October 6, 2015 Otter Lake 11.1 mi last stocked June 27, 2025 Lake Roland 11.3 mi last stocked November 25, 2024 Portage Lake 11.4 mi last stocked July 1, 2025 Emily Lake 13 mi last stocked May 5, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Lake Perrault?

Fishing Lake Perrault usually means Brook Trout. All 53 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked October 16, 2025.

When is Lake Perrault stocked?

Last stocked October 16, 2025. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1979, most often in May and October. About 4,119 reported fish per acre, the most of 10 lakes in Houghton County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Which lakes near Lake Perrault were stocked more recently?

Emily Lake (13 mi) was stocked more recently. Emily Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.

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