Little Shag Lake fishing

Little Shag Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout, Splake, and Brown Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1980, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout.

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Last stocked: May 4, 2026; May 04 · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record: 50; Since 1980
Species recorded: 3
Surface acres: 106.7

Fish at Little Shag Lake

3 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 35 plants · last May 4, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 4, 2026 · 35 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

Splake Stocked · 10 plants · last May 22, 2001

Last stocked May 22, 2001 · 10 plants

Splake species guide

Brown Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last April 28, 2006 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked April 28, 2006 · 5 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide

How Little Shag Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 1,342 reported fish per acre, 15th most of 31 lakes in Marquette County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1980

2,500

Fish stocked in 1981

2,500

Fish stocked in 1983

2,500

Fish stocked in 1985

2,500

Fish stocked in 1987

5,500

Fish stocked in 1989

3,100

Fish stocked in 1991

2,340

Fish stocked in 1992

2,500

Fish stocked in 1993

2,000

Fish stocked in 1994

3,500

Fish stocked in 1995

2,810

Fish stocked in 1996

3,150

Fish stocked in 1997

3,320

Fish stocked in 1998

2,864

Fish stocked in 1999

3,050

Fish stocked in 2000

3,200

Fish stocked in 2001

2,650

Fish stocked in 2002

3,500

Fish stocked in 2003

4,050

Fish stocked in 2004

3,500

Fish stocked in 2005

4,845

Fish stocked in 2006

3,795

Fish stocked in 2007

3,398

Fish stocked in 2008

3,299

Fish stocked in 2009

4,044

Fish stocked in 2010

3,700

Fish stocked in 2011

3,560

Fish stocked in 2012

3,888

Fish stocked in 2013

3,700

Fish stocked in 2014

3,240

Fish stocked in 2015

3,800

Fish stocked in 2016

3,595

Fish stocked in 2017

3,999

Fish stocked in 2018

3,600

Fish stocked in 2019

4,000

Fish stocked in 2020

3,500

Fish stocked in 2021

3,600

Fish stocked in 2022

3,598

Fish stocked in 2023

3,400

Fish stocked in 2024

4,000

Fish stocked in 2025

3,800

Fish stocked in 2026

3,798

Stocking history

All species Rainbow Trout Splake Brown Trout

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
May 4, 2026	Rainbow Trout	3,798	–	report
May 1, 2025	Rainbow Trout	3,800	–	report
April 10, 2024	Rainbow Trout	4,000	–	report
May 9, 2023	Rainbow Trout	3,400	–	report
May 10, 2022	Rainbow Trout	3,598	–	report
April 29, 2021	Rainbow Trout	3,600	–	report
May 11, 2020	Rainbow Trout	3,500	–	report
May 7, 2019	Rainbow Trout	4,000	–	report
May 16, 2018	Rainbow Trout	3,600	–	report
May 3, 2017	Rainbow Trout	3,999	–	report
May 11, 2016	Rainbow Trout	3,595	–	report
May 11, 2015	Rainbow Trout	3,800	–	report
June 9, 2014	Rainbow Trout	3,240	–	report
May 15, 2013	Rainbow Trout	3,700	–	report
May 9, 2012	Rainbow Trout	3,888	–	report
May 11, 2011	Rainbow Trout	3,560	–	report
May 5, 2010	Rainbow Trout	3,700	–	report
May 15, 2009	Rainbow Trout	3,044	–	report
May 11, 2009	Rainbow Trout	1,000	–	report
May 8, 2008	Rainbow Trout	3,299	–	report
May 10, 2007	Rainbow Trout	3,398	–	report
April 28, 2006	Brown Trout	998	–	report
April 25, 2006	Rainbow Trout	2,797	–	report
May 18, 2005	Rainbow Trout	1,000	–	report
May 2, 2005	Rainbow Trout	3,845	–	report
April 22, 2004	Rainbow Trout	3,500	–	report
May 16, 2003	Brown Trout	750	–	report
May 6, 2003	Rainbow Trout	3,300	–	report
May 3, 2002	Rainbow Trout	3,500	–	report
May 22, 2001	Splake	2,650	–	report
May 18, 2000	Splake	2,500	–	report
May 6, 2000	Brown Trout	700	–	report
May 14, 1999	Splake	3,050	–	report
May 26, 1998	Brown Trout	24	–	report
May 5, 1998	Splake	2,840	–	report
May 13, 1997	Brown Trout	750	–	report
May 13, 1997	Splake	2,570	–	report
June 4, 1996	Splake	3,150	–	report
May 5, 1995	Splake	2,810	–	report
May 12, 1994	Splake	3,500	–	report
May 26, 1993	Splake	2,000	–	report
May 28, 1992	Splake	2,500	–	report
June 10, 1991	Rainbow Trout	2,340	–	report
May 31, 1989	Rainbow Trout	3,100	–	report
June 4, 1987	Rainbow Trout	2,000	–	report
May 29, 1987	Rainbow Trout	3,500	–	report
May 17, 1985	Rainbow Trout	2,500	–	report
June 1, 1983	Rainbow Trout	2,500	–	report
May 8, 1981	Rainbow Trout	2,500	–	report
May 30, 1980	Rainbow Trout	2,500	–	report

Access and facts

Nearest town: Gwinn
Facilities: restrooms, dock

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

Nearest lakes

Pike Lake 3.9 mi last stocked June 28, 2022 Crooked Lake 5 mi last stocked May 20, 2015 Mehl Lake 5.9 mi last stocked July 2, 2019 Swanzy Lake 6.9 mi last stocked April 28, 2026 Sporley Lake 9.1 mi last stocked May 4, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Little Shag Lake?

Fishing Little Shag Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 35 of 50 plants on record, ahead of Splake and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 4, 2026. Splake was last stocked May 22, 2001. Brown Trout was last stocked April 28, 2006.

When is Little Shag Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 4, 2026. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1980, most often in April and May. About 1,342 reported fish per acre, 15th most of 31 lakes in Marquette County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1982, 1984, 1986, 1988, and 1990.

How do you get on Little Shag Lake?

The nearest town is Gwinn. Facilities include restrooms and dock.

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