Northern Pike Stocked · 2 plants · last April 9, 1981 Best: dawn, day, dusk Mack Lake fishing
Mack Lake fishing: not stocked since April 9, 1981. It was stocked with Northern Pike. Also recorded: Yellow Perch and Walleye. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Yellow Perch and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.
- Last stocked
- April 9, 1981
- · Northern Pike
- Plants on record
- 2
- Since 1981
- Species stocked
- 1 (+2 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 160.1
Fish at Mack Lake
Northern Pike Stocked · 2 plants · last April 9, 1981 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Walleye Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Walleye species guideMack Lake is 175-acres of shared private and federal ownership. Anglers can hope to catch sunfish, perch, and walleye. A day use area inside the Beaver Loop of Mack Lake ORV Campground is designed for water activities such as fishing, and carry-in boat access is available through that day use area. (recreation.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Mack Lake is stocked
About 1,562 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 5 lakes in Oscoda County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 1981 | Northern Pike | 125,000 | – | report |
| April 9, 1981 | Northern Pike | 125,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Mio
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
Mack Lake ORV Campground, a Huron-Manistee National Forests site southeast of Mio off County Road 489, sits on the 175-acre lake. Its day-use area in the Beaver Loop has a buoyed swimming area, picnic tables and carry-in boat access. Vault toilets and hand-pump water are on site.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Mack Lake
Nearest lakes
Common questions
What fish are at Mack Lake?
Fishing Mack Lake usually means Northern Pike. All 2 plants on record are Northern Pike. Northern Pike was last stocked April 9, 1981. Yellow Perch and Walleye are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Mack Lake stocked?
Not stocked since April 9, 1981. About 1,562 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 5 lakes in Oscoda County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How do you get on Mack Lake?
The nearest town is Mio. Facilities include camping and restrooms. Mack Lake ORV Campground, a Huron-Manistee National Forests site southeast of Mio off County Road 489, sits on the 175-acre lake. Its day-use area in the Beaver Loop has a buoyed swimming area, picnic tables and carry-in boat access. Vault toilets and hand-pump water are on site.
Which lakes near Mack Lake were stocked more recently?
Crater Lake (5.5 mi), O'Brien Lake (10.2 mi), Smith Lake (10.9 mi), Grousehaven Lake (11.6 mi), and Devoe Lake (12.2 mi) were stocked more recently.