Pretty Lake fishing

Pretty Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Splake, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Lake Trout, and Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, and Smallmouth bass. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 1979, most often in May and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Smallmouth bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Brook Trout, and Yellow perch, and dawn for Lake Trout.

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Last stocked: May 21, 2026; May 21 · Splake
Plants on record: 64; Since 1979
Species stocked: 6 (+3 also recorded)
Surface acres: 48.2

Fish at Pretty Lake

6 stocked · 3 confirmed present

Splake Stocked · 43 plants · last May 21, 2026

Last stocked May 21, 2026 · 43 plants

Splake species guide

Lake Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last May 11, 1989 Best: dawn

Last stocked May 11, 1989 · 5 plants

Best: dawn

Lake Trout species guide

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last May 25, 1989 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 25, 1989 · 5 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

Walleye Stocked · 5 plants · last June 22, 2016 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked June 22, 2016 · 5 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

Brook Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last May 11, 1989 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 11, 1989 · 4 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

Brown Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last July 3, 1984 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked July 3, 1984 · 2 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide

Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Yellow perch species guide

Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk

Best: dusk

Pumpkinseed species guide

Smallmouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk

Best: dawn, dusk

Smallmouth bass species guide

How Pretty Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 1,241 reported fish per acre, 15th most of 22 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

1,150

Fish stocked in 1980

1,150

Fish stocked in 1981

1,150

Fish stocked in 1984

1,398

Fish stocked in 1985

1,550

Fish stocked in 1986

1,300

Fish stocked in 1987

2,350

Fish stocked in 1988

1,240

Fish stocked in 1989

9,650

Fish stocked in 1990

1,300

Fish stocked in 1992

1,300

Fish stocked in 1993

1,220

Fish stocked in 1994

1,300

Fish stocked in 1995

1,300

Fish stocked in 1996

1,300

Fish stocked in 1997

500

Fish stocked in 1998

500

Fish stocked in 1999

500

Fish stocked in 2000

500

Fish stocked in 2001

500

Fish stocked in 2002

500

Fish stocked in 2003

985

Fish stocked in 2004

992

Fish stocked in 2005

2,010

Fish stocked in 2006

1,100

Fish stocked in 2007

959

Fish stocked in 2008

1,000

Fish stocked in 2009

1,098

Fish stocked in 2010

1,000

Fish stocked in 2011

900

Fish stocked in 2012

1,978

Fish stocked in 2013

2,198

Fish stocked in 2014

1,995

Fish stocked in 2015

928

Fish stocked in 2016

1,692

Fish stocked in 2017

1,000

Fish stocked in 2018

1,000

Fish stocked in 2019

999

Fish stocked in 2021

999

Fish stocked in 2022

1,100

Fish stocked in 2023

900

Fish stocked in 2025

1,100

Fish stocked in 2026

2,200

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
May 21, 2026	Splake	2,200	–	report
May 27, 2025	Splake	1,100	–	report
May 16, 2023	Splake	179	–	report
May 16, 2023	Splake	721	–	report
May 24, 2022	Splake	1,100	–	report
May 4, 2021	Splake	999	–	report
May 16, 2019	Splake	999	–	report
May 14, 2018	Splake	1,000	–	report
May 3, 2017	Splake	1,000	–	report
June 22, 2016	Walleye	694	–	report
May 4, 2016	Splake	998	–	report
May 14, 2015	Splake	928	–	report
July 10, 2014	Walleye	1,000	–	report
May 21, 2014	Splake	995	–	report
July 9, 2013	Walleye	1,200	–	report
May 22, 2013	Splake	998	–	report
June 22, 2012	Walleye	980	–	report
April 11, 2012	Splake	998	–	report
May 16, 2011	Splake	900	–	report
April 23, 2010	Splake	1,000	–	report
May 18, 2009	Splake	1,098	–	report
May 12, 2008	Splake	1,000	–	report
May 9, 2007	Splake	959	–	report
April 28, 2006	Splake	1,100	–	report
June 24, 2005	Walleye	910	–	report
April 29, 2005	Splake	1,100	–	report
May 10, 2004	Splake	992	–	report
May 14, 2003	Splake	985	–	report
May 30, 2002	Splake	500	–	report
May 25, 2001	Splake	500	–	report
April 27, 2000	Splake	500	–	report
May 14, 1999	Splake	500	–	report
May 7, 1998	Splake	500	–	report
May 19, 1997	Splake	500	–	report
June 6, 1996	Splake	1,300	–	report
May 23, 1995	Splake	1,300	–	report
May 24, 1994	Splake	1,300	–	report
June 1, 1993	Splake	1,220	–	report
May 26, 1992	Splake	1,300	–	report
May 17, 1990	Splake	1,300	–	report
May 25, 1989	Rainbow Trout	1,300	–	report
May 11, 1989	Brook Trout	250	–	report
May 11, 1989	Brook Trout	100	–	report
May 11, 1989	Lake Trout	8,000	–	report
May 10, 1988	Splake	1,240	–	report
September 18, 1987	Lake Trout	50	–	report
September 10, 1987	Lake Trout	1,000	–	report
May 13, 1987	Splake	1,300	–	report
June 9, 1986	Splake	1,300	–	report
November 14, 1985	Lake Trout	150	–	report
May 29, 1985	Lake Trout	250	–	report
May 20, 1985	Splake	1,150	–	report
July 3, 1984	Brook Trout	23	–	report
July 3, 1984	Splake	12	–	report
July 3, 1984	Rainbow Trout	13	–	report
July 3, 1984	Brown Trout	100	–	report
July 2, 1984	Splake	18	–	report
July 2, 1984	Brook Trout	11	–	report
July 2, 1984	Rainbow Trout	8	–	report
July 2, 1984	Brown Trout	63	–	report
May 23, 1984	Splake	1,150	–	report
June 9, 1981	Splake	1,150	–	report
June 12, 1980	Rainbow Trout	1,150	–	report
June 11, 1979	Rainbow Trout	1,150	–	report

Access and facts

Water type: natural lake
Nearest town: Newberry, MI
Facilities: camping, restrooms

Pretty Lake State Forest Campground, a rustic site on the northeast shore, has a small day-use area where non-motorized boats can be launched, with parking for 3 to 4 cars. Short portages lead on to Brush, Camp 8, Long, Bullhead and Beaverhouse lakes. Reached via M-123 and County Roads 407 and 416.

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

Nearest lakes

Brush Lake 0.3 mi last stocked June 6, 1996 Camp Eight Lake 0.5 mi last stocked May 18, 2026 Deer Lake 0.7 mi last stocked May 27, 2025 Bullhead Lake 0.8 mi last stocked November 4, 2025 Beaverhouse Lake 1 mi last stocked July 5, 2019

Common questions

What fish are at Pretty Lake?

Fishing Pretty Lake usually means Splake: Splake accounts for 43 of 64 plants on record, ahead of Lake Trout and 4 more. Splake was last stocked May 21, 2026. Lake Trout was last stocked May 11, 1989. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 25, 1989. Walleye was last stocked June 22, 2016. 2 more species are on the stocking report. Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, and Smallmouth bass are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Pretty Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 21, 2026. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 1979, most often in May and July. About 1,241 reported fish per acre, 15th most of 22 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1982, 1983, 1991, 2020, and 2024.

How do you get on Pretty Lake?

The nearest town is Newberry, MI. Facilities include camping and restrooms. Pretty Lake State Forest Campground, a rustic site on the northeast shore, has a small day-use area where non-motorized boats can be launched, with parking for 3 to 4 cars. Short portages lead on to Brush, Camp 8, Long, Bullhead and Beaverhouse lakes. Reached via M-123 and County Roads 407 and 416.

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