Northern Pike Stocked · 2 plants · last April 21, 1981 Best: dawn, day, dusk Muskrat Lakes fishing
Muskrat Lakes fishing: not stocked since October 7, 1982. It was stocked with Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, and Bluegill. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Bluegill and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout.
- Last stocked
- October 7, 1982
- · Bluegill
- Plants on record
- 5
- Since 1980
- Species recorded
- 3
- Surface acres
- 10.6
Fish at Muskrat Lakes
Northern Pike Stocked · 2 plants · last April 21, 1981 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last June 24, 1980 Best: dawn, dusk 
Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last October 7, 1982 Best: dawn, day, dusk How Muskrat Lakes is stocked
About 1,887 reported fish per acre, 12th most of 22 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1980
8,000
Fish stocked in 1981
6,000
Fish stocked in 1982
6,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 1982 | Bluegill | 6,000 | – | report |
| April 21, 1981 | Northern Pike | 6,000 | – | report |
| June 24, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| June 13, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| May 5, 1980 | Northern Pike | 6,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
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 Muskrat Lakes?
Fishing Muskrat Lakes is as likely for Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout. Each accounts for 2 of 5 plants on record. Northern Pike was last stocked April 21, 1981. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 24, 1980. Bluegill was last stocked October 7, 1982.
When is Muskrat Lakes stocked?
Not stocked since October 7, 1982. About 1,887 reported fish per acre, 12th most of 22 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Which lakes near Muskrat Lakes were stocked more recently?
Culhane Lake (1.4 mi), Bodi Lake (2.6 mi), Pike Lake (3.1 mi), Muskallonge Lake (12.3 mi), and Holland Lake (14.2 mi) were stocked more recently.