Walleye Stocked · 11 plants · last June 26, 2013 Best: dawn, dusk, night Platte Lake fishing
Platte Lake fishing: not stocked since June 26, 2013. It was stocked with Walleye and Brown Trout on a natural lake. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout.
- Last stocked
- June 26, 2013
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 21
- Since 1987
- Species recorded
- 2
- Surface acres
- 2,533.3
Fish at Platte Lake
Walleye Stocked · 11 plants · last June 26, 2013 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Brown Trout Stocked · 10 plants · last May 15, 2002 Best: dawn, day, dusk Platte Lake is a popular fishing destination with many different species of fish, including smallmouth and largemouth bass, rock bass, northern pike, walleye, brown bullhead, chinook salmon, strickbacks, bluegill, and perch. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Platte Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 12 years between 1987 and 2013.
Fish stocked in 1987
5,075,000
Fish stocked in 1990
2,000,000
Fish stocked in 1991
3,600,000
Fish stocked in 1992
2,000,000
Fish stocked in 1994
20,000
Fish stocked in 1995
19,998
Fish stocked in 1997
21,299
Fish stocked in 1998
17,270
Fish stocked in 1999
19,988
Fish stocked in 2000
21,900
Fish stocked in 2001
19,114
Fish stocked in 2002
24,140
Fish stocked in 2004
63,728
Fish stocked in 2009
153,272
Fish stocked in 2013
67,078
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2013 | Walleye | 67,078 | – | report |
| July 9, 2009 | Walleye | 138,177 | – | report |
| June 24, 2009 | Walleye | 15,095 | – | report |
| June 9, 2004 | Walleye | 63,728 | – | report |
| May 15, 2002 | Brown Trout | 4,000 | – | report |
| April 4, 2002 | Brown Trout | 20,140 | – | report |
| May 4, 2001 | Brown Trout | 19,114 | – | report |
| April 19, 2000 | Brown Trout | 21,900 | – | report |
| May 2, 1999 | Brown Trout | 19,988 | – | report |
| May 12, 1998 | Brown Trout | 17,270 | – | report |
| April 22, 1997 | Brown Trout | 21,299 | – | report |
| June 12, 1995 | Brown Trout | 1,400 | – | report |
| May 1, 1995 | Brown Trout | 18,598 | – | report |
| April 25, 1994 | Brown Trout | 20,000 | – | report |
| May 5, 1992 | Walleye | 2,000,000 | – | report |
| April 29, 1991 | Walleye | 1,800,000 | – | report |
| April 23, 1991 | Walleye | 1,800,000 | – | report |
| April 26, 1990 | Walleye | 2,000,000 | – | report |
| May 11, 1987 | Walleye | 75,000 | – | report |
| April 20, 1987 | Walleye | 1,500,000 | – | report |
| April 18, 1987 | Walleye | 3,500,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Honor, MI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Platte Lake
Zebra mussels, a foreign species, have inhabited Platte Lake and are a serious problem, having nearly eliminated the native clam population. It is also not unusual for it to be extremely windy on and around the lake. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Platte Lake?
Fishing Platte Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 11 of 21 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout. Walleye was last stocked June 26, 2013. Brown Trout was last stocked May 15, 2002.
When is Platte Lake stocked?
Not stocked since June 26, 2013. No plants recorded in 12 years between 1987 and 2013.
How do you get on Platte Lake?
The nearest town is Honor, MI. Facilities include restrooms and dock.
Which lakes near Platte Lake were stocked more recently?
Upper Herring Lake (10 mi), Lower Herring Lake (10.5 mi), Glen Lake (13.6 mi), and Arcadia Lake (15.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Upper Herring Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Lower Herring Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Glen Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout, and Arcadia Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout.