Walleye Stocked · 7 plants · last June 24, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Muskallonge Lake fishing
Muskallonge Lake fishing is stocked with Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, and Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Northern pike, Yellow perch, Rock bass, Pumpkinseed, Brown bullhead, and White sucker. 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, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Rock bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern pike and Yellow perch.
- Last stocked
- June 24, 2025
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 11
- Since 1979
- Species stocked
- 3 (+6 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 788.8
Fish at Muskallonge Lake
Walleye Stocked · 7 plants · last June 24, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Muskellunge Stocked · 3 plants · last September 3, 1980 Best: dawn, dusk 
Smallmouth Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last September 24, 1979 Best: dawn, dusk 
Northern pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern pike species guide
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
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Brown bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown bullhead species guide White sucker Confirmed present
How Muskallonge Lake is stocked
About 103 reported fish per acre, 21st most of 22 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
5,950
Fish stocked in 1980
2,403
Fish stocked in 2004
11,136
Fish stocked in 2006
10,003
Fish stocked in 2015
13,120
Fish stocked in 2016
15,392
Fish stocked in 2021
11,549
Fish stocked in 2025
11,490
Stocking history
| 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 |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Newberry, MI
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock
The only public launch is in Muskallonge Lake State Park on the north-central shore, off County Road 407: one hard-surface lane in shallow water, a pier, about 5 trailer spaces and a vault toilet. DNR lists shore fishing, and the park's day-use area sits on a small bay of the lake.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Muskallonge Lake
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Public land at Muskallonge Lake
Muskallonge Lake is 0.3 miles outside the edge of Muskallonge Lake State Park.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Muskallonge Lake?
Fishing Muskallonge Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 7 of 11 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge and one more. Walleye was last stocked June 24, 2025. Muskellunge was last stocked September 3, 1980. Smallmouth Bass was last stocked September 24, 1979. Northern pike, Yellow perch, Rock bass, and Pumpkinseed, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Muskallonge Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 24, 2025. It is stocked about 0.2 times a year since 1979, most often in June and August. About 103 reported fish per acre, 21st most of 22 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 39 years between 1979 and 2025.
How do you get on Muskallonge Lake?
The nearest town is Newberry, MI. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. The only public launch is in Muskallonge Lake State Park on the north-central shore, off County Road 407: one hard-surface lane in shallow water, a pier, about 5 trailer spaces and a vault toilet. DNR lists shore fishing, and the park's day-use area sits on a small bay of the lake.
Which lakes near Muskallonge Lake were stocked more recently?
Holland Lake (3.9 mi) and Pretty Lake (4.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Pretty Lake is also stocked with Walleye.