Tiger Muskie Stocked · 1 plant · last July 19, 1979 Last stocked July 19, 1979 · 1 plant
Tiger Muskie species guideMarion Lake fishing
Marion Lake fishing: not stocked since May 17, 1991. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie and Walleye. Also recorded: Smallmouth bass, Rock bass, Northern pike, and Perch. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, dawn and dusk for Smallmouth bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern pike and Perch.
- Last stocked
- May 17, 1991
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 2
- Since 1979
- Species stocked
- 2 (+4 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 297.5
Fish at Marion Lake
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 1 plant · last July 19, 1979 
Walleye Stocked · 1 plant · last May 17, 1991 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Smallmouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth bass species guide Rock bass Confirmed present
Northern pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern pike species guide
Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Perch species guideHow Marion Lake is stocked
About 3,702 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 17 lakes in Gogebic County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
1,300
Fish stocked in 1991
1,100,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 1991 | Walleye | 1,100,000 | – | report |
| July 19, 1979 | Tiger Muskie | 1,300 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Watersmeet, MI
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
Marion Lake (317 acres, Ottawa National Forest) has two free concrete boat ramps, one on each side of the lake within the campground loops, plus bank fishing. No ADA-accessible fishing platforms and no accessible individual campsites (the group site has one).
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.
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Common questions
What fish are at Marion Lake?
Fishing Marion Lake is as likely for Tiger Muskie and Walleye. Each accounts for 1 of 2 plants on record. Tiger Muskie was last stocked July 19, 1979. Walleye was last stocked May 17, 1991. Smallmouth bass, Rock bass, Northern pike, and Perch are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Marion Lake stocked?
Not stocked since May 17, 1991. About 3,702 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 17 lakes in Gogebic County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 11 years between 1979 and 1991.
How do you get on Marion Lake?
The nearest town is Watersmeet, MI. Facilities include restrooms and camping. Marion Lake (317 acres, Ottawa National Forest) has two free concrete boat ramps, one on each side of the lake within the campground loops, plus bank fishing. No ADA-accessible fishing platforms and no accessible individual campsites (the group site has one).
Which lakes near Marion Lake were stocked more recently?
Hilltop Lake (7 mi), Moon Lake (8.5 mi), Killdeer Lake (8.7 mi), Skyline Lake (9.3 mi), and Paulding Pond (9.3 mi) were stocked more recently.