Muskallonge Lake

Muskallonge Lake fishing

Fishing at Muskallonge Lake has Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, and Walleye on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.2 times a year since 1979, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass and Muskellunge and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.

Last stocked

June 24, 2025

Plants on record

11

Since 1979

Species recorded

3

Surface acres

788.8

Access and facts

Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, camping, dock

Muskallonge Lake State Park sits on the quarter-mile-wide strip of land separating the lake from Lake Superior. A DNR-listed public boating access site with 1 launch lane and 1 pier serves the lake. Administered by Muskallonge Lake State Park; a Recreation Passport is required. 1 toilet on site.

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How Muskallonge Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the last week of June. In 2025 it was June 24, 2025, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 39 years between 1979 and 2025.

About 103 reported fish per acre, 25th most of 26 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Holland Lake (3.9 mi) and Pretty Lake (4.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Pretty Lake is also stocked with Walleye.

Fish at Muskallonge Lake

Fishing Muskallonge Lake is most likely to be for Walleye. Walleye accounts for 7 of 11 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge and one more.

Walleye 7 plants
Plants
7 of 11
Last stocked
June 24, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Muskellunge 3 plants
Plants
3 of 11
Last stocked
September 3, 1980

Seasons and rigs are on the Muskellunge guide.

Smallmouth Bass 1 plant
Plants
1 of 11
Last stocked
September 24, 1979

Seasons and rigs are on the Smallmouth Bass guide.

Fishing Muskallonge Lake

Muskallonge Lake supports a variety of fish including northern pike, yellow perch, rock bass, walleye, and smallmouth bass. It is a popular destination for ice fishing.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Fish stocked per year

  • 5,9501979
  • 2,4031980
  • 11,1362004
  • 10,0032006
  • 13,1202015
  • 15,3922016
  • 11,5492021
  • 11,4902025

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 24, 2025 Walleye 11,490 – report
June 25, 2021 Walleye 11,549 – report
June 24, 2016 Walleye 15,392 – report
June 29, 2015 Walleye 13,120 – report
June 21, 2006 Walleye 3,915 – report
June 20, 2006 Walleye 6,088 – report
June 30, 2004 Walleye 11,136 – report
September 3, 1980 Muskellunge 1,100 – report
August 14, 1980 Muskellunge 1,042 – report
August 14, 1980 Muskellunge 261 – report
September 24, 1979 Smallmouth Bass 5,950 – report

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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