Walleye Stocked · 9 plants · last June 23, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night Petes Lake fishing
Petes Lake fishing has Walleye on the stocking report. Also recorded: Yellow perch, Smallmouth bass, and Rock bass. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 2006, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Rock bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow perch, and dawn and dusk for Smallmouth bass.
- Last stocked
- June 23, 2026
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 9
- Since 2006
- Species stocked
- 1 (+3 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 193.1
Fish at Petes Lake
Walleye Stocked · 9 plants · last June 23, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guide
Smallmouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth bass species guide
Rock bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock bass species guideThe campground is situated on the shores of the 190-acre Petes Lake, which offers much in the way of camping, hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, boating and picnicking. The campground also has a fishing pier next to the day-use area. Anglers can expect healthy populations of northern pike, bass, walleye and perch in the lake. (recreation.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)(fs.usda.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Petes Lake is stocked
About 208 reported fish per acre, 13th most of 19 lakes in Schoolcraft County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2006
5,223
Fish stocked in 2013
5,314
Fish stocked in 2015
4,850
Fish stocked in 2017
4,334
Fish stocked in 2019
6,000
Fish stocked in 2021
4,800
Fish stocked in 2024
4,840
Fish stocked in 2026
4,850
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2026 | Walleye | 4,850 | – | report |
| June 18, 2024 | Walleye | 4,840 | – | report |
| June 22, 2021 | Walleye | 4,800 | – | report |
| July 3, 2019 | Walleye | 6,000 | – | report |
| June 23, 2017 | Walleye | 4,334 | – | report |
| June 24, 2015 | Walleye | 4,850 | – | report |
| July 10, 2013 | Walleye | 1,798 | – | report |
| July 3, 2013 | Walleye | 3,516 | – | report |
| June 27, 2006 | Walleye | 5,223 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Munising, MI
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock
Pete's Lake Campground (Hiawatha National Forest) is about 10 miles south of Munising: take Forest Highway 13 south from M-28, then FR 2173 east. The day-use area has a boat ramp with a large parking lot, an accessible fishing pier, two picnic areas and a swimming beach.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Petes Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Petes Lake?
Fishing Petes Lake usually means Walleye. All 9 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked June 23, 2026. Yellow perch, Smallmouth bass, and Rock bass are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Petes Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 23, 2026. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 2006, most often in June and July. About 208 reported fish per acre, 13th most of 19 lakes in Schoolcraft County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 13 years between 2006 and 2026.
How do you get on Petes Lake?
The nearest town is Munising, MI. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. Pete's Lake Campground (Hiawatha National Forest) is about 10 miles south of Munising: take Forest Highway 13 south from M-28, then FR 2173 east. The day-use area has a boat ramp with a large parking lot, an accessible fishing pier, two picnic areas and a swimming beach.