Reid Lake fishing

Reid Lake fishing: not stocked since May 5, 2022. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling, and Brown Trout. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout.

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Last stocked: May 5, 2022; May 05 · Brown Trout
Plants on record: 45; Since 1980
Species recorded: 3
Surface acres: 14.6

Fish at Reid Lake

3 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 39 plants · last May 4, 2022 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 4, 2022 · 39 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

Brown Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last May 5, 2022 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 5, 2022 · 5 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide

Arctic Grayling Stocked · 1 plant · last April 21, 1987

Last stocked April 21, 1987 · 1 plant

Arctic Grayling species guide

How Reid Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 3,284 reported fish per acre, the most of 5 lakes in Alcona County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1980

500

Fish stocked in 1981

500

Fish stocked in 1982

500

Fish stocked in 1985

1,000

Fish stocked in 1986

1,000

Fish stocked in 1987

2,504

Fish stocked in 1988

1,000

Fish stocked in 1989

1,000

Fish stocked in 1990

1,900

Fish stocked in 1991

910

Fish stocked in 1992

1,000

Fish stocked in 1993

1,098

Fish stocked in 1994

999

Fish stocked in 1995

999

Fish stocked in 1996

1,299

Fish stocked in 1997

1,000

Fish stocked in 1999

1,000

Fish stocked in 2000

1,300

Fish stocked in 2001

1,300

Fish stocked in 2002

1,300

Fish stocked in 2003

1,297

Fish stocked in 2004

1,300

Fish stocked in 2005

1,429

Fish stocked in 2006

1,300

Fish stocked in 2007

1,600

Fish stocked in 2008

1,540

Fish stocked in 2009

1,599

Fish stocked in 2010

1,400

Fish stocked in 2011

1,500

Fish stocked in 2012

1,300

Fish stocked in 2013

1,300

Fish stocked in 2014

1,235

Fish stocked in 2015

1,400

Fish stocked in 2016

1,250

Fish stocked in 2017

1,293

Fish stocked in 2018

1,300

Fish stocked in 2019

1,299

Fish stocked in 2021

1,190

Fish stocked in 2022

1,299

Stocking history

All species Rainbow Trout Arctic Grayling Brown Trout

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
May 5, 2022	Brown Trout	650	–	report
May 4, 2022	Rainbow Trout	649	–	report
May 6, 2021	Brown Trout	605	–	report
May 6, 2021	Rainbow Trout	585	–	report
May 7, 2019	Rainbow Trout	650	–	report
May 7, 2019	Brown Trout	649	–	report
May 14, 2018	Rainbow Trout	650	–	report
May 14, 2018	Brown Trout	650	–	report
May 17, 2017	Brown Trout	643	–	report
May 16, 2017	Rainbow Trout	650	–	report
May 3, 2016	Rainbow Trout	1,250	–	report
April 27, 2015	Rainbow Trout	1,400	–	report
April 30, 2014	Rainbow Trout	1,235	–	report
April 29, 2013	Rainbow Trout	1,300	–	report
April 30, 2012	Rainbow Trout	1,300	–	report
April 18, 2011	Rainbow Trout	1,500	–	report
April 20, 2010	Rainbow Trout	1,400	–	report
April 23, 2009	Rainbow Trout	1,599	–	report
April 25, 2008	Rainbow Trout	1,540	–	report
April 23, 2007	Rainbow Trout	1,600	–	report
April 13, 2006	Rainbow Trout	1,300	–	report
April 25, 2005	Rainbow Trout	1,429	–	report
April 16, 2004	Rainbow Trout	1,300	–	report
April 30, 2003	Rainbow Trout	1,297	–	report
April 22, 2002	Rainbow Trout	1,300	–	report
April 26, 2001	Rainbow Trout	1,300	–	report
April 19, 2000	Rainbow Trout	1,300	–	report
April 29, 1999	Rainbow Trout	1,000	–	report
May 28, 1997	Rainbow Trout	1,000	–	report
May 28, 1996	Rainbow Trout	1,299	–	report
May 3, 1995	Rainbow Trout	999	–	report
May 24, 1994	Rainbow Trout	999	–	report
May 14, 1993	Rainbow Trout	1,098	–	report
May 14, 1992	Rainbow Trout	1,000	–	report
April 23, 1991	Rainbow Trout	910	–	report
April 23, 1990	Rainbow Trout	1,900	–	report
May 11, 1989	Rainbow Trout	1,000	–	report
April 28, 1988	Rainbow Trout	1,000	–	report
May 13, 1987	Rainbow Trout	1,004	–	report
April 21, 1987	Arctic Grayling	1,500	–	report
April 17, 1986	Rainbow Trout	1,000	–	report
May 3, 1985	Rainbow Trout	1,000	–	report
May 27, 1982	Rainbow Trout	500	–	report
June 11, 1981	Rainbow Trout	500	–	report
May 6, 1980	Rainbow Trout	500	–	report

Access and facts

Nearest town: Glennie
Facilities: camping

Walk-in lake in the Huron-Manistee National Forests' Reid Lake Foot Travel Area. Park at the trailhead lot on M-72, about 3 miles east of M-65 north of Glennie, and hike about 1.5 miles. A 13-mile trail rings Reid and Little Trout Lakes, with 9 first-come campsites. Boats are carried in.

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

About Reid Lake

Visitors should use caution and know before they go, as winter storm impacts can affect the Huron Zone of the Forests. Trails around Reid Lake range from easy to more difficult, and in winter, they are open for back-country skiing but are not groomed. (fs.usda.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Nearest lakes

Horseshoe Lake 5 mi last stocked April 24, 1990 O'Brien Lake 9.7 mi last stocked May 4, 2016 Hubbard Lake 12.7 mi last stocked September 1, 2026 Cooke Dam Pond 13.3 mi last stocked June 26, 2025 McCollum Lake 13.6 mi last stocked June 7, 2023

Common questions

What fish are at Reid Lake?

Fishing Reid Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 39 of 45 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 4, 2022. Brown Trout was last stocked May 5, 2022. Arctic Grayling was last stocked April 21, 1987.

When is Reid Lake stocked?

Not stocked since May 5, 2022. About 3,284 reported fish per acre, the most of 5 lakes in Alcona County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1983, 1984, 1998, and 2020.

How do you get on Reid Lake?

The nearest town is Glennie. Facilities include camping. Walk-in lake in the Huron-Manistee National Forests' Reid Lake Foot Travel Area. Park at the trailhead lot on M-72, about 3 miles east of M-65 north of Glennie, and hike about 1.5 miles. A 13-mile trail rings Reid and Little Trout Lakes, with 9 first-come campsites. Boats are carried in.

Which lakes near Reid Lake were stocked more recently?

Hubbard Lake (12.7 mi), Cooke Dam Pond (13.3 mi), and McCollum Lake (13.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Hubbard Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout.

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