Tiger Muskie Stocked · 1 plant · last July 19, 1979 Last stocked July 19, 1979 · 1 plant
Tiger Muskie species guideParent Lake fishing
Parent Lake fishing: not stocked since May 15, 1986. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie and Walleye. Also recorded: Yellow perch. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow perch.
- Last stocked
- May 15, 1986
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 2
- Since 1979
- Species stocked
- 2 (+1 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 184.1
Fish at Parent Lake
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 1 plant · last July 19, 1979 
Walleye Stocked · 1 plant · last May 15, 1986 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guideHow Parent Lake is stocked
About 1,634 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 8 lakes in Baraga County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
750
Fish stocked in 1986
300,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 1986 | Walleye | 300,000 | – | report |
| July 19, 1979 | Tiger Muskie | 750 | – | 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 Parent Lake?
Fishing Parent Lake is as likely for Tiger Muskie and Walleye. Each accounts for 1 of 2 plants on record. Tiger Muskie was last stocked July 19, 1979. Walleye was last stocked May 15, 1986. Yellow perch is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Parent Lake stocked?
Not stocked since May 15, 1986. About 1,634 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 8 lakes in Baraga County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, and 1985.
Which lakes near Parent Lake were stocked more recently?
Big Lake (7.1 mi), Craig Lake (12.4 mi), Lake Sixteen (17.3 mi), and Lake Arfelin (18.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Big Lake is also stocked with Tiger Muskie and Walleye.