Lake Trout Stocked · 21 plants · last April 20, 2026 Best: dawn North Blue Lake fishing
North Blue Lake fishing has Brook Trout and Lake Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about once a year since 2001, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout and dawn for Lake Trout.
- Last stocked
- April 20, 2026
- · Lake Trout
- Plants on record
- 26
- Since 2001
- Species recorded
- 2
- Surface acres
- 55.4
Fish at North Blue Lake
Lake Trout Stocked · 21 plants · last April 20, 2026 Best: dawn 
Brook Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last May 24, 2004 Best: dawn, day, dusk North Blue Lake, mentioned by Outdoor Michigan, is situated in Blue Lake Township, Kalkaska County, Northwest Region. The species listed for the lake include Lake trout, and a Stocking Report is available. Furthermore, the location offers facilities, such as the North Blue Lake Boat Launch. (outdoormichigan.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How North Blue Lake is stocked
About 903 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 8 lakes in Kalkaska County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2001
1,040
Fish stocked in 2002
3,000
Fish stocked in 2003
3,000
Fish stocked in 2004
32,900
Fish stocked in 2006
600
Fish stocked in 2007
499
Fish stocked in 2008
429
Fish stocked in 2009
499
Fish stocked in 2010
500
Fish stocked in 2011
490
Fish stocked in 2012
428
Fish stocked in 2013
700
Fish stocked in 2014
500
Fish stocked in 2015
310
Fish stocked in 2016
289
Fish stocked in 2017
320
Fish stocked in 2018
897
Fish stocked in 2019
450
Fish stocked in 2020
359
Fish stocked in 2021
360
Fish stocked in 2022
754
Fish stocked in 2023
359
Fish stocked in 2024
380
Fish stocked in 2025
389
Fish stocked in 2026
550
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2026 | Lake Trout | 550 | – | report |
| April 21, 2025 | Lake Trout | 389 | – | report |
| April 8, 2024 | Lake Trout | 380 | – | report |
| April 13, 2023 | Lake Trout | 359 | – | report |
| April 26, 2022 | Lake Trout | 754 | – | report |
| April 5, 2021 | Lake Trout | 360 | – | report |
| April 1, 2020 | Lake Trout | 359 | – | report |
| April 25, 2019 | Lake Trout | 450 | – | report |
| May 2, 2018 | Lake Trout | 897 | – | report |
| April 11, 2017 | Lake Trout | 320 | – | report |
| April 20, 2016 | Lake Trout | 289 | – | report |
| April 20, 2015 | Lake Trout | 310 | – | report |
| May 5, 2014 | Lake Trout | 500 | – | report |
| April 22, 2013 | Lake Trout | 700 | – | report |
| April 3, 2012 | Lake Trout | 428 | – | report |
| April 13, 2011 | Lake Trout | 490 | – | report |
| April 7, 2010 | Lake Trout | 500 | – | report |
| April 16, 2009 | Lake Trout | 499 | – | report |
| April 17, 2008 | Lake Trout | 429 | – | report |
| April 2, 2007 | Lake Trout | 499 | – | report |
| April 17, 2006 | Lake Trout | 600 | – | report |
| May 24, 2004 | Brook Trout | 29,900 | – | report |
| April 19, 2004 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | – | report |
| May 5, 2003 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | – | report |
| April 29, 2002 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | – | report |
| May 9, 2001 | Brook Trout | 1,040 | – | report |
Access and facts
North Blue Lake (56 acres, Blue Lake Township) joins Big Blue Lake through a shallow channel that DNR says small boats can use. Big Blue's DNR access site, off Blue Lake Road north of County Road 612, has a paved launch, parking for seven vehicles and pit toilets.
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Common questions
What fish are at North Blue Lake?
Fishing North Blue Lake usually means Lake Trout: Lake Trout accounts for 21 of 26 plants on record, ahead of Brook Trout. Lake Trout was last stocked April 20, 2026. Brook Trout was last stocked May 24, 2004.
When is North Blue Lake stocked?
Last stocked April 20, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 2001, most often in April and May. About 903 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 8 lakes in Kalkaska County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2005.
How do you get on North Blue Lake?
North Blue Lake (56 acres, Blue Lake Township) joins Big Blue Lake through a shallow channel that DNR says small boats can use. Big Blue's DNR access site, off Blue Lake Road north of County Road 612, has a paved launch, parking for seven vehicles and pit toilets.
Which lakes near North Blue Lake were stocked more recently?
Manistee Lake (6.6 mi) was stocked more recently.