Pomeroy Lake fishing

Pomeroy Lake fishing: not stocked since May 19, 1985. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie and Muskellunge. Also recorded: Northern pike, Walleye, Bass, Crappie, and Bluegill. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern pike and Bluegill, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie.

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Last stocked
May 19, 1985
· Muskellunge
Plants on record
4
Since 1979
Species stocked
2 (+5 also recorded)
Surface acres
316

Fish at Pomeroy Lake

2 stocked · 5 confirmed present

Muskellunge Stocked · 1 plant · last May 19, 1985 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 19, 1985 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk

Muskellunge species guide

How Pomeroy Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 38 reported fish per acre, 15th most of 17 lakes in Gogebic County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

1,300

Fish stocked in 1980

1,300

Fish stocked in 1981

1,300

Fish stocked in 1985

8,000

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 19, 1985Muskellunge8,000–report
August 19, 1981Tiger Muskie1,300–report
August 25, 1980Tiger Muskie1,300–report
July 19, 1979Tiger Muskie1,300–report

Access and facts

Nearest town
Marenisco, MI
Facilities
restrooms, camping

USFS Pomeroy Lake Campground (Ottawa National Forest) sits on the lake with a concrete boat landing and room to park a trailer, a double vault toilet and a hand pump. Anglers fish from boat, canoe or the bank. The Forest Service lists the lake at 303 acres and 15 feet deep.

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

Nearest lakes

Dawn Lake 2.1 mi last stocked October 21, 1986 Cornelia Lake 3.6 mi last stocked May 4, 2026 Ormes Lake 3.7 mi last stocked April 30, 2004 Cisco Lake 6.7 mi last stocked May 15, 1986 Lindsley Lake 8.1 mi last stocked July 31, 1979

Common questions

What fish are at Pomeroy Lake?

Fishing Pomeroy Lake usually means Tiger Muskie: Tiger Muskie accounts for 3 of 4 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge. Tiger Muskie was last stocked August 19, 1981. Muskellunge was last stocked May 19, 1985. Northern pike, Walleye, Bass, and Crappie, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Pomeroy Lake stocked?

Not stocked since May 19, 1985. About 38 reported fish per acre, 15th most of 17 lakes in Gogebic County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1982, 1983, and 1984.

How do you get on Pomeroy Lake?

The nearest town is Marenisco, MI. Facilities include restrooms and camping. USFS Pomeroy Lake Campground (Ottawa National Forest) sits on the lake with a concrete boat landing and room to park a trailer, a double vault toilet and a hand pump. Anglers fish from boat, canoe or the bank. The Forest Service lists the lake at 303 acres and 15 feet deep.

Which lakes near Pomeroy Lake were stocked more recently?

Dawn Lake (2.1 mi), Cornelia Lake (3.6 mi), Ormes Lake (3.7 mi), and Cisco Lake (6.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Cisco Lake is also stocked with Tiger Muskie and Muskellunge.

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