Northern Pike Stocked · 14 plants · last May 24, 1996 Best: dawn, day, dusk Miner Lake fishing
Miner Lake fishing: not stocked since May 24, 1996. It was stocked with Northern Pike. Also recorded: Bluegill and Crappie. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Bluegill and dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie.
- Last stocked
- May 24, 1996
- · Northern Pike
- Plants on record
- 14
- Since 1983
- Species stocked
- 1 (+2 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 328.4
Fish at Miner Lake
Northern Pike Stocked · 14 plants · last May 24, 1996 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Crappie species guideHow Miner Lake is stocked
About 176 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 8 lakes in Allegan County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1983
3,360
Fish stocked in 1984
1,705
Fish stocked in 1985
5,000
Fish stocked in 1986
6,000
Fish stocked in 1987
3,500
Fish stocked in 1988
5,000
Fish stocked in 1989
4,295
Fish stocked in 1990
5,000
Fish stocked in 1991
10,000
Fish stocked in 1992
6,000
Fish stocked in 1994
4,276
Fish stocked in 1996
3,736
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 1996 | Northern Pike | 3,736 | – | report |
| June 15, 1994 | Northern Pike | 4,276 | – | report |
| June 2, 1992 | Northern Pike | 6,000 | – | report |
| May 8, 1991 | Northern Pike | 10,000 | – | report |
| May 11, 1990 | Northern Pike | 5,000 | – | report |
| September 7, 1989 | Northern Pike | 545 | – | report |
| May 30, 1989 | Northern Pike | 3,750 | – | report |
| May 11, 1988 | Northern Pike | 5,000 | – | report |
| May 16, 1987 | Northern Pike | 3,500 | – | report |
| May 29, 1986 | Northern Pike | 1,000 | – | report |
| May 27, 1986 | Northern Pike | 5,000 | – | report |
| May 13, 1985 | Northern Pike | 5,000 | – | report |
| May 30, 1984 | Northern Pike | 1,705 | – | report |
| April 22, 1983 | Northern Pike | 3,360 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
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 Miner Lake?
Fishing Miner Lake usually means Northern Pike. All 14 plants on record are Northern Pike. Northern Pike was last stocked May 24, 1996. Bluegill and Crappie are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Miner Lake stocked?
Not stocked since May 24, 1996. About 176 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 8 lakes in Allegan County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1993 and 1995.
How do you get on Miner Lake?
Facilities include restrooms and dock.
Which lakes near Miner Lake were stocked more recently?
Pike Lake (6.8 mi), Lake Sixteen (9 mi), and Ruppert Lake (11.5 mi) were stocked more recently.