Rainbow Trout Stocked · 41 plants · last May 23, 2018 Best: dawn, dusk Lake Roland fishing
Lake Roland fishing 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
- · Lake Trout
- Plants on record
- 51
- Since 1979
- Species recorded
- 4
- Surface acres
- 258.7
Fish at Lake Roland
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 41 plants · last May 23, 2018 Best: dawn, dusk 
Splake Stocked · 4 plants · last April 23, 2007 Last stocked April 23, 2007 · 4 plants
Splake species guide
Lake Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last November 25, 2024 Best: dawn 
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 3 plants · last August 25, 1981 Last stocked August 25, 1981 · 3 plants
Tiger Muskie species guideHow Lake Roland is stocked
About 1,497 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 10 lakes in Houghton County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
1,200
Fish stocked in 1980
1,200
Fish stocked in 1981
1,200
Fish stocked in 1983
10,000
Fish stocked in 1984
8,910
Fish stocked in 1985
13,220
Fish stocked in 1986
12,000
Fish stocked in 1987
13,220
Fish stocked in 1988
12,870
Fish stocked in 1989
12,500
Fish stocked in 1990
13,000
Fish stocked in 1991
11,040
Fish stocked in 1992
12,220
Fish stocked in 1993
12,020
Fish stocked in 1994
12,500
Fish stocked in 1995
11,992
Fish stocked in 1996
12,280
Fish stocked in 1997
12,450
Fish stocked in 1998
10,000
Fish stocked in 1999
11,800
Fish stocked in 2000
13,340
Fish stocked in 2001
15,331
Fish stocked in 2002
13,000
Fish stocked in 2003
11,479
Fish stocked in 2004
12,075
Fish stocked in 2005
13,487
Fish stocked in 2006
16,226
Fish stocked in 2007
12,200
Fish stocked in 2008
7,150
Fish stocked in 2009
5,000
Fish stocked in 2010
7,497
Fish stocked in 2011
7,500
Fish stocked in 2012
6,800
Fish stocked in 2013
7,150
Fish stocked in 2014
6,027
Fish stocked in 2015
6,695
Fish stocked in 2016
6,498
Fish stocked in 2017
7,150
Fish stocked in 2018
6,584
Fish stocked in 2021
266
Fish stocked in 2024
275
Stocking history
| 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 |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Toivola
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock, camping
Twin Lakes State Park on the southwest shore has a paved, accessible launch with 1 lane and 1 pier; Elm River Township runs a second ramp nearby. Boat through the channel to reach Lake Gerald. Water levels can drop 1 to 3 feet in dry summers, which limits shore access.
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Lake Roland
Nearest lakes
Public land at Lake Roland
Lake Roland is 0.2 miles outside the edge of Twin Lakes State Park (Michigan).
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Lake Roland?
Fishing Lake Roland usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 41 of 51 plants on record, ahead of Splake and 2 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 23, 2018. Splake was last stocked April 23, 2007. Lake Trout was last stocked November 25, 2024. Tiger Muskie was last stocked August 25, 1981.
When is Lake Roland stocked?
Last stocked November 25, 2024. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1979, most often in April and May. About 1,497 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 10 lakes in Houghton County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1982, 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023.
How do you get on Lake Roland?
The nearest town is Toivola. Facilities include restrooms, dock, and camping. Twin Lakes State Park on the southwest shore has a paved, accessible launch with 1 lane and 1 pier; Elm River Township runs a second ramp nearby. Boat through the channel to reach Lake Gerald. Water levels can drop 1 to 3 feet in dry summers, which limits shore access.
Which lakes near Lake Roland were stocked more recently?
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.