Lake Roland fishing

Fishing at Lake Roland has Tiger Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Splake, and Lake Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1979, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn for Lake Trout.

Last stocked

November 25, 2024

Plants on record

51

Since 1979

Species recorded

4

Surface acres

258.7

Access and facts

Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, dock

2 DNR-listed boating access sites serve the lake. One, within Twin Lakes State Park, requires a Recreation Passport; it has 1 launch lane, 1 pier, and 2 toilets.

Sources: access , facilities , access.fee , fishing_notes

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How Lake Roland is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of May. In 2024 it was November 25, 2024, later than usual.

No plants recorded in 1982, 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023.

About 1,497 reported fish per acre, 7th most of 11 lakes in Houghton County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Emily Lake (2 mi) and Courtney Lake (10.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Emily Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Courtney Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Lake Roland

Fishing Lake Roland is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 41 of 51 plants on record, ahead of Splake and 2 more.

Rainbow Trout 41 plants
Plants
41 of 51
Last stocked
May 23, 2018

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Splake 4 plants
Plants
4 of 51
Last stocked
April 23, 2007

Seasons and rigs are on the Splake guide.

Lake Trout 3 plants
Plants
3 of 51
Last stocked
November 25, 2024

Seasons and rigs are on the Lake Trout guide.

Tiger Muskie 3 plants
Plants
3 of 51
Last stocked
August 25, 1981

Seasons and rigs are on the Tiger Muskie guide.

Fishing Lake Roland

Lake Roland is situated in Houghton County, Michigan. Twin Lakes State Park, located on the western shore of Lake Roland, provides fishing activities. The park also includes a boat launch for water access.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Fish stocked per year

  • 1,2001979
  • 1,2001980
  • 1,2001981
  • 10,0001983
  • 8,9101984
  • 13,2201985
  • 12,0001986
  • 13,2201987
  • 12,8701988
  • 12,5001989
  • 13,0001990
  • 11,0401991
  • 12,2201992
  • 12,0201993
  • 12,5001994
  • 11,9921995
  • 12,2801996
  • 12,4501997
  • 10,0001998
  • 11,8001999
  • 13,3402000
  • 15,3312001
  • 13,0002002
  • 11,4792003
  • 12,0752004
  • 13,4872005
  • 16,2262006
  • 12,2002007
  • 7,1502008
  • 5,0002009
  • 7,4972010
  • 7,5002011
  • 6,8002012
  • 7,1502013
  • 6,0272014
  • 6,6952015
  • 6,4982016
  • 7,1502017
  • 6,5842018
  • 2662021
  • 2752024

Stocking history

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Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
November 25, 2024 Lake Trout 275 – report
November 24, 2021 Lake Trout 122 – report
November 23, 2021 Lake Trout 144 – report
May 23, 2018 Rainbow Trout 6,584 – report
May 3, 2017 Rainbow Trout 7,150 – report
May 17, 2016 Rainbow Trout 6,498 – report
May 11, 2015 Rainbow Trout 6,695 – report
June 9, 2014 Rainbow Trout 6,027 – report
May 20, 2013 Rainbow Trout 7,150 – report
May 1, 2012 Rainbow Trout 6,800 – report
May 9, 2011 Rainbow Trout 7,500 – report
May 4, 2010 Rainbow Trout 7,497 – report
April 28, 2009 Rainbow Trout 5,000 – report
May 9, 2008 Rainbow Trout 4,767 – report
May 9, 2008 Rainbow Trout 2,383 – report
May 4, 2007 Rainbow Trout 6,400 – report
April 23, 2007 Splake 5,800 – report
May 16, 2006 Rainbow Trout 3,135 – report
April 27, 2006 Rainbow Trout 6,096 – report
April 27, 2006 Splake 6,995 – report
May 4, 2005 Rainbow Trout 6,492 – report
April 19, 2005 Splake 6,995 – report
April 28, 2004 Rainbow Trout 6,500 – report
April 21, 2004 Splake 5,575 – report
May 12, 2003 Rainbow Trout 11,479 – report
May 7, 2002 Rainbow Trout 13,000 – report
May 10, 2001 Rainbow Trout 5,331 – report
April 24, 2001 Rainbow Trout 10,000 – report
May 4, 2000 Rainbow Trout 13,340 – report
April 21, 1999 Rainbow Trout 11,800 – report
May 5, 1998 Rainbow Trout 10,000 – report
May 23, 1997 Rainbow Trout 12,450 – report
June 6, 1996 Rainbow Trout 12,280 – report
May 3, 1995 Rainbow Trout 11,992 – report
May 16, 1994 Rainbow Trout 12,500 – report
May 24, 1993 Rainbow Trout 12,020 – report
May 6, 1992 Rainbow Trout 12,220 – report
May 20, 1991 Rainbow Trout 7,074 – report
May 20, 1991 Rainbow Trout 3,966 – report
April 30, 1990 Rainbow Trout 13,000 – report
May 15, 1989 Rainbow Trout 12,500 – report
April 27, 1988 Rainbow Trout 12,870 – report
May 28, 1987 Rainbow Trout 13,220 – report
June 2, 1986 Rainbow Trout 12,000 – report
June 5, 1985 Rainbow Trout 13,220 – report
May 24, 1984 Rainbow Trout 8,910 – report
May 31, 1983 Rainbow Trout 2,000 – report
May 25, 1983 Rainbow Trout 8,000 – report
August 25, 1981 Tiger Muskie 1,200 – report
July 24, 1980 Tiger Muskie 1,200 – report
July 19, 1979 Tiger Muskie 1,200 – report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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