Lake Sturgeon Stocked · 5 plants · last September 15, 1993 Last stocked September 15, 1993 · 5 plants
Lake Sturgeon species guideManistique Lake fishing
Manistique Lake fishing: not stocked since May 13, 2005. It was stocked with Walleye, Lake Sturgeon, and Muskellunge. Also recorded: Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Largemouth Bass. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Rock Bass, dawn and dusk for Muskellunge and Largemouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch and Bluegill.
- Last stocked
- May 13, 2005
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 10
- Since 1979
- Species stocked
- 3 (+5 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 10,344.1
Fish at Manistique Lake
Lake Sturgeon Stocked · 5 plants · last September 15, 1993 
Walleye Stocked · 4 plants · last May 13, 2005 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Muskellunge Stocked · 1 plant · last November 9, 2004 Best: dawn, dusk 
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guideManistique Lake is favored for fishing and ice fishing, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources recommends the lake for fishing. Fish caught in Manistique Lake include bluegill, largemouth bass, muskie, perch, northern pike, rock bass, smallmouth bass, sunfish, and walleye. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Manistique Lake is stocked
About 163 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 7 lakes in Mackinac County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
350,000
Fish stocked in 1980
300,000
Fish stocked in 1983
2,900
Fish stocked in 1984
10,000
Fish stocked in 1988
3,742
Fish stocked in 1990
6,898
Fish stocked in 1993
7,636
Fish stocked in 2004
3,239
Fish stocked in 2005
1,000,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2005 | Walleye | 1,000,000 | – | report |
| November 9, 2004 | Muskellunge | 3,239 | – | report |
| September 15, 1993 | Lake Sturgeon | 7,636 | – | report |
| August 6, 1990 | Lake Sturgeon | 6,898 | – | report |
| August 9, 1988 | Lake Sturgeon | 3,742 | – | report |
| August 17, 1984 | Lake Sturgeon | 10,000 | – | report |
| August 15, 1983 | Lake Sturgeon | 2,900 | – | report |
| May 13, 1980 | Walleye | 200,000 | – | report |
| May 12, 1980 | Walleye | 100,000 | – | report |
| May 24, 1979 | Walleye | 350,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Curtis
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Manistique Lake
According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), the lake is recommended for fishing and boating. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed October 5, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Manistique Lake?
Fishing Manistique Lake usually means Lake Sturgeon: Lake Sturgeon accounts for 5 of 10 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and one more. Lake Sturgeon was last stocked September 15, 1993. Walleye was last stocked May 13, 2005. Muskellunge was last stocked November 9, 2004. Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Manistique Lake stocked?
Not stocked since May 13, 2005. About 163 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 7 lakes in Mackinac County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 18 years between 1979 and 2005.
How do you get on Manistique Lake?
The nearest town is Curtis. Facilities include restrooms and dock.
Which lakes near Manistique Lake were stocked more recently?
Millecoquins Pond (12.1 mi), Buckies Pond (14.2 mi), Millecoquins Lake (14.2 mi), and Wolverine Lake (14.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Millecoquins Lake is also stocked with Walleye.