Peanut Lake fishing

Peanut Lake fishing: not stocked since May 6, 2020. It was stocked with Brook Trout, Splake, and Brown Trout. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
May 6, 2020
· Brown Trout
Plants on record
41
Since 1981
Species recorded
3
Surface acres
15.8

Fish at Peanut Lake

3 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brook Trout Stocked · 25 plants · last April 26, 2007 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked April 26, 2007 · 25 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide
Brown Trout Stocked · 12 plants · last May 6, 2020 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 6, 2020 · 12 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide
Splake Stocked · 4 plants · last May 9, 2007

Last stocked May 9, 2007 · 4 plants

Splake species guide

How Peanut Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 2,739 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 22 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1981

3,200

Fish stocked in 1982

1,500

Fish stocked in 1983

1,000

Fish stocked in 1985

3,500

Fish stocked in 1986

1,500

Fish stocked in 1987

1,500

Fish stocked in 1992

1,500

Fish stocked in 1993

1,860

Fish stocked in 1994

2,075

Fish stocked in 1995

1,500

Fish stocked in 1996

1,800

Fish stocked in 1998

2,400

Fish stocked in 1999

1,200

Fish stocked in 2001

100

Fish stocked in 2003

1,797

Fish stocked in 2004

1,798

Fish stocked in 2005

1,800

Fish stocked in 2006

762

Fish stocked in 2007

1,658

Fish stocked in 2009

1,099

Fish stocked in 2010

1,099

Fish stocked in 2011

1,100

Fish stocked in 2012

1,100

Fish stocked in 2013

998

Fish stocked in 2014

1,000

Fish stocked in 2015

770

Fish stocked in 2016

699

Fish stocked in 2017

730

Fish stocked in 2018

767

Fish stocked in 2019

698

Fish stocked in 2020

766

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 6, 2020Brown Trout766–report
May 14, 2019Brown Trout698–report
May 22, 2018Brown Trout767–report
May 29, 2017Brown Trout730–report
May 16, 2016Brown Trout699–report
May 14, 2015Brown Trout770–report
May 22, 2014Brown Trout1,000–report
May 15, 2013Brown Trout998–report
April 26, 2012Brown Trout1,100–report
May 10, 2011Brown Trout1,100–report
April 23, 2010Brown Trout1,099–report
May 11, 2009Brown Trout1,099–report
May 9, 2007Splake858–report
April 26, 2007Brook Trout800–report
April 25, 2006Brook Trout762–report
May 16, 2005Splake900–report
April 29, 2005Brook Trout900–report
May 13, 2004Brook Trout899–report
May 13, 2004Splake899–report
June 3, 2003Splake900–report
May 6, 2003Brook Trout897–report
September 25, 2001Brook Trout100–report
October 7, 1999Brook Trout1,200–report
October 9, 1998Brook Trout1,200–report
May 13, 1998Brook Trout1,200–report
October 1, 1996Brook Trout1,800–report
October 3, 1995Brook Trout1,500–report
November 9, 1994Brook Trout75–report
October 3, 1994Brook Trout1,800–report
May 24, 1994Brook Trout200–report
October 25, 1993Brook Trout1,800–report
June 8, 1993Brook Trout60–report
May 14, 1992Brook Trout1,500–report
May 15, 1987Brook Trout1,500–report
June 18, 1986Brook Trout1,500–report
June 19, 1985Brook Trout2,000–report
June 11, 1985Brook Trout1,500–report
October 4, 1983Brook Trout1,000–report
May 19, 1982Brook Trout1,500–report
September 24, 1981Brook Trout1,800–report
May 29, 1981Brook Trout1,400–report

Access and facts

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.

Nearest lakes

Syphon Lake 0.7 mi last stocked May 18, 2026 Bass Lake 1.4 mi last stocked June 30, 2004 Benny Lake 1.6 mi last stocked May 15, 1989 Wolverine Lake 3.2 mi last stocked May 27, 2026 Brockies Pond 4.9 mi last stocked May 19, 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Peanut Lake?

Fishing Peanut Lake usually means Brook Trout: Brook Trout accounts for 25 of 41 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout and one more. Brook Trout was last stocked April 26, 2007. Brown Trout was last stocked May 6, 2020. Splake was last stocked May 9, 2007.

When is Peanut Lake stocked?

Not stocked since May 6, 2020. About 2,739 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 22 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 9 years between 1981 and 2020.

Which lakes near Peanut Lake were stocked more recently?

Syphon Lake (0.7 mi), Wolverine Lake (3.2 mi), and Brockies Pond (4.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Syphon Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout and Brockies Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout.

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