Walleye Stocked · 7 plants · last June 25, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Lower Herring Lake fishing
Lower Herring Lake fishing has Walleye on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 2005, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 25, 2025
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 7
- Since 2005
- Species recorded
- 1
- Surface acres
- 447.8
Fish at Lower Herring Lake
Walleye Stocked · 7 plants · last June 25, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night How Lower Herring Lake is stocked
About 315 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 3 lakes in Benzie County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2005
20,539
Fish stocked in 2008
25,066
Fish stocked in 2012
22,428
Fish stocked in 2015
16,138
Fish stocked in 2018
15,990
Fish stocked in 2022
16,168
Fish stocked in 2025
24,752
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2025 | Walleye | 24,752 | – | report |
| June 24, 2022 | Walleye | 16,168 | – | report |
| May 31, 2018 | Walleye | 15,990 | – | report |
| June 3, 2015 | Walleye | 16,138 | – | report |
| June 12, 2012 | Walleye | 22,428 | – | report |
| June 25, 2008 | Walleye | 25,066 | – | report |
| June 8, 2005 | Walleye | 20,539 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Frankfort
- Facilities
- dock
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Lower Herring Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Lower Herring Lake?
Fishing Lower Herring Lake usually means Walleye. All 7 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked June 25, 2025.
When is Lower Herring Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 25, 2025. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 2005, most often in May and June. About 315 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 3 lakes in Benzie County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 14 years between 2005 and 2025.
How do you get on Lower Herring Lake?
The nearest town is Frankfort. Facilities include dock.
Which lakes near Lower Herring Lake were stocked more recently?
Bear Lake (9.5 mi) and Portage Lake (14 mi) were stocked more recently. Bear Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Portage Lake is also stocked with Walleye.