Pike Lake fishing

Pike Lake fishing: not stocked since June 28, 2022. It was stocked with Walleye and Largemouth Bass. Also recorded: Bluegill, Crappie, Northern pike, and Yellow perch. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Northern pike, and Yellow perch.

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Last stocked
June 28, 2022
· Walleye
Plants on record
7
Since 1983
Species stocked
2 (+4 also recorded)
Surface acres
90.2

Fish at Pike Lake

2 stocked · 4 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 6 plants · last June 28, 2022 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked June 28, 2022 · 6 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last October 29, 1991 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked October 29, 1991 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide

How Pike Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 2,187 reported fish per acre, 13th most of 31 lakes in Marquette County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1983

180,000

Fish stocked in 1991

5,280

Fish stocked in 2013

2,549

Fish stocked in 2015

2,610

Fish stocked in 2017

1,733

Fish stocked in 2019

2,650

Fish stocked in 2022

2,460

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 28, 2022Walleye2,460–report
June 25, 2019Walleye2,650–report
June 26, 2017Walleye1,733–report
June 24, 2015Walleye2,610–report
July 3, 2013Walleye2,549–report
October 29, 1991Largemouth Bass5,280–report
May 26, 1983Walleye180,000–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 Pike Lake?

Fishing Pike Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 6 of 7 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass. Walleye was last stocked June 28, 2022. Largemouth Bass was last stocked October 29, 1991. Bluegill, Crappie, Northern pike, and Yellow perch are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Pike Lake stocked?

Not stocked since June 28, 2022. About 2,187 reported fish per acre, 13th most of 31 lakes in Marquette County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 33 years between 1983 and 2022.

Which lakes near Pike Lake were stocked more recently?

Little Shag Lake (3.9 mi), Swanzy Lake (10.4 mi), and Sporley Lake (12.2 mi) were stocked more recently.

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