McCormick Lake fishing

McCormick Lake fishing is stocked with Brown Trout, Brook Trout, and Rainbow Trout on a natural lake. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 1980, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and Brook Trout and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout.

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Last stocked: April 21, 2026; Apr 21 · Brown Trout
Plants on record: 64; Since 1980
Species recorded: 3
Surface acres: 100.8

Fish at McCormick Lake

3 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brown Trout Stocked · 58 plants · last April 21, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked April 21, 2026 · 58 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last April 24, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 24, 2025 · 5 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

Brook Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last October 22, 2008 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked October 22, 2008 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

How McCormick Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 2,236 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 9 lakes in Montmorency County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1980

3,800

Fish stocked in 1981

4,000

Fish stocked in 1982

4,000

Fish stocked in 1983

4,000

Fish stocked in 1984

4,000

Fish stocked in 1985

4,000

Fish stocked in 1986

4,000

Fish stocked in 1987

4,000

Fish stocked in 1988

4,000

Fish stocked in 1989

4,000

Fish stocked in 1990

3,800

Fish stocked in 1991

4,000

Fish stocked in 1992

3,960

Fish stocked in 1993

3,990

Fish stocked in 1994

4,290

Fish stocked in 1995

3,750

Fish stocked in 1996

3,465

Fish stocked in 1997

4,440

Fish stocked in 1998

3,900

Fish stocked in 1999

4,000

Fish stocked in 2000

4,800

Fish stocked in 2001

4,000

Fish stocked in 2002

4,500

Fish stocked in 2003

5,497

Fish stocked in 2004

3,998

Fish stocked in 2005

4,000

Fish stocked in 2006

4,599

Fish stocked in 2007

4,529

Fish stocked in 2008

14,989

Fish stocked in 2009

6,000

Fish stocked in 2010

5,000

Fish stocked in 2011

4,999

Fish stocked in 2012

5,000

Fish stocked in 2013

4,999

Fish stocked in 2014

4,824

Fish stocked in 2015

5,498

Fish stocked in 2016

5,000

Fish stocked in 2017

6,300

Fish stocked in 2018

5,000

Fish stocked in 2019

4,497

Fish stocked in 2020

6,054

Fish stocked in 2021

6,000

Fish stocked in 2022

6,000

Fish stocked in 2023

4,500

Fish stocked in 2024

4,699

Fish stocked in 2025

5,999

Fish stocked in 2026

4,700

Stocking history

All species Brown Trout Brook Trout Rainbow Trout

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
April 21, 2026	Brown Trout	4,700	–	report
April 24, 2025	Rainbow Trout	1,000	–	report
April 24, 2025	Brown Trout	4,999	–	report
April 4, 2024	Brown Trout	4,699	–	report
April 19, 2023	Brown Trout	4,500	–	report
April 25, 2022	Rainbow Trout	1,000	–	report
April 25, 2022	Brown Trout	5,000	–	report
April 19, 2021	Brown Trout	5,000	–	report
April 19, 2021	Rainbow Trout	1,000	–	report
May 4, 2020	Rainbow Trout	1,056	–	report
May 4, 2020	Brown Trout	4,998	–	report
April 29, 2019	Brown Trout	4,497	–	report
May 8, 2018	Brown Trout	5,000	–	report
April 19, 2017	Brown Trout	5,200	–	report
April 19, 2017	Rainbow Trout	1,100	–	report
April 21, 2016	Brown Trout	5,000	–	report
April 20, 2015	Brown Trout	5,498	–	report
June 3, 2014	Brown Trout	2,500	–	report
June 3, 2014	Brown Trout	2,324	–	report
April 30, 2013	Brown Trout	2,500	–	report
April 30, 2013	Brown Trout	2,499	–	report
April 30, 2012	Brown Trout	2,500	–	report
April 30, 2012	Brown Trout	2,500	–	report
April 27, 2011	Brown Trout	2,499	–	report
April 27, 2011	Brown Trout	2,500	–	report
April 7, 2010	Brown Trout	2,500	–	report
April 7, 2010	Brown Trout	2,500	–	report
April 23, 2009	Brown Trout	6,000	–	report
October 22, 2008	Brook Trout	9,990	–	report
May 7, 2008	Brown Trout	4,999	–	report
May 7, 2007	Brown Trout	4,529	–	report
April 13, 2006	Brown Trout	4,599	–	report
May 10, 2005	Brown Trout	4,000	–	report
May 6, 2004	Brown Trout	3,998	–	report
May 12, 2003	Brown Trout	1,499	–	report
April 24, 2003	Brown Trout	3,998	–	report
April 18, 2002	Brown Trout	4,500	–	report
April 18, 2001	Brown Trout	4,000	–	report
April 4, 2000	Brown Trout	4,800	–	report
April 13, 1999	Brown Trout	4,000	–	report
May 14, 1998	Brown Trout	100	–	report
May 14, 1998	Brown Trout	850	–	report
May 11, 1998	Brown Trout	50	–	report
May 11, 1998	Brown Trout	1,000	–	report
April 16, 1998	Brown Trout	1,900	–	report
May 8, 1997	Brown Trout	4,440	–	report
June 10, 1996	Brown Trout	3,465	–	report
April 24, 1995	Brown Trout	3,750	–	report
April 26, 1994	Brown Trout	4,290	–	report
May 20, 1993	Brown Trout	3,990	–	report
May 1, 1992	Brown Trout	3,960	–	report
May 16, 1991	Brown Trout	4,000	–	report
May 24, 1990	Brown Trout	1,900	–	report
April 26, 1990	Brown Trout	1,900	–	report
April 25, 1989	Brown Trout	4,000	–	report
May 2, 1988	Brown Trout	4,000	–	report
May 6, 1987	Brown Trout	4,000	–	report
April 28, 1986	Brown Trout	4,000	–	report
May 13, 1985	Brown Trout	4,000	–	report
May 14, 1984	Brown Trout	4,000	–	report
April 25, 1983	Brown Trout	4,000	–	report
May 5, 1982	Brown Trout	4,000	–	report
June 10, 1981	Brown Trout	4,000	–	report
June 6, 1980	Brown Trout	3,800	–	report

Access and facts

Water type: natural lake
Nearest town: Atlanta, MI
Facilities: restrooms

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

Nearest lakes

Gaylanta Lake 3 mi last stocked June 11, 1991 East Twin Lake 6.8 mi last stocked June 10, 2025 Big Bear Lake 6.8 mi last stocked June 10, 2025 Little Wolf Lake 7.3 mi last stocked September 14, 1989 West Twin Lake 7.6 mi last stocked June 9, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at McCormick Lake?

Fishing McCormick Lake usually means Brown Trout: Brown Trout accounts for 58 of 64 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and one more. Brown Trout was last stocked April 21, 2026. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 24, 2025. Brook Trout was last stocked October 22, 2008.

When is McCormick Lake stocked?

Last stocked April 21, 2026. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 1980, most often in April and May. About 2,236 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 9 lakes in Montmorency County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How do you get on McCormick Lake?

The nearest town is Atlanta, MI. Facilities include restrooms.

Which lakes near McCormick Lake were stocked more recently?

West Twin Lake (7.6 mi) was stocked more recently.

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