Roland Lake fishing

Roland Lake fishing has Brook Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 1979, most often in May and November. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

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Last stocked
April 30, 2026
· Brook Trout
Plants on record
77
Since 1979
Species stocked
1 (+3 also recorded)
Surface acres
40.3

Fish at Roland Lake

1 stocked · 3 confirmed present

Brook Trout Stocked · 77 plants · last April 30, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked April 30, 2026 · 77 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

How Roland Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 3,257 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 8 lakes in Baraga County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

4,000

Fish stocked in 1980

4,000

Fish stocked in 1981

9,000

Fish stocked in 1982

4,000

Fish stocked in 1983

3,850

Fish stocked in 1984

4,000

Fish stocked in 1985

3,417

Fish stocked in 1986

4,000

Fish stocked in 1987

3,000

Fish stocked in 1988

3,000

Fish stocked in 1989

3,180

Fish stocked in 1990

3,000

Fish stocked in 1991

3,000

Fish stocked in 1992

3,000

Fish stocked in 1993

3,100

Fish stocked in 1994

3,075

Fish stocked in 1995

3,000

Fish stocked in 1996

3,000

Fish stocked in 1997

2,230

Fish stocked in 1998

3,000

Fish stocked in 1999

3,000

Fish stocked in 2000

3,000

Fish stocked in 2001

3,000

Fish stocked in 2002

3,000

Fish stocked in 2003

4,698

Fish stocked in 2004

2,996

Fish stocked in 2005

3,405

Fish stocked in 2006

3,557

Fish stocked in 2007

3,200

Fish stocked in 2008

2,298

Fish stocked in 2009

1,824

Fish stocked in 2010

1,913

Fish stocked in 2011

1,694

Fish stocked in 2012

1,248

Fish stocked in 2013

1,498

Fish stocked in 2014

1,726

Fish stocked in 2015

1,188

Fish stocked in 2016

1,678

Fish stocked in 2017

1,500

Fish stocked in 2018

1,699

Fish stocked in 2019

1,493

Fish stocked in 2021

1,700

Fish stocked in 2022

1,706

Fish stocked in 2023

1,781

Fish stocked in 2024

1,600

Fish stocked in 2025

1,500

Fish stocked in 2026

1,500

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 30, 2026Brook Trout1,500–report
May 20, 2025Brook Trout1,500–report
May 13, 2024Brook Trout1,600–report
December 4, 2023Brook Trout38–report
December 4, 2023Brook Trout143–report
May 10, 2023Brook Trout1,600–report
November 30, 2022Brook Trout106–report
May 12, 2022Brook Trout1,600–report
April 12, 2021Brook Trout1,571–report
January 5, 2021Brook Trout129–report
May 13, 2019Brook Trout1,493–report
May 15, 2018Brook Trout1,599–report
January 3, 2018Brook Trout100–report
April 24, 2017Brook Trout1,500–report
November 22, 2016Brook Trout180–report
April 28, 2016Brook Trout1,498–report
November 18, 2015Brook Trout25–report
November 18, 2015Brook Trout163–report
May 11, 2015Brook Trout1,000–report
May 14, 2014Brook Trout228–report
May 14, 2014Brook Trout1,498–report
May 15, 2013Brook Trout1,498–report
October 30, 2012Brook Trout150–report
April 10, 2012Brook Trout1,098–report
November 3, 2011Brook Trout149–report
April 27, 2011Brook Trout1,545–report
November 22, 2010Brook Trout122–report
November 22, 2010Brook Trout200–report
May 3, 2010Brook Trout1,591–report
November 24, 2009Brook Trout162–report
November 24, 2009Brook Trout162–report
April 27, 2009Brook Trout1,500–report
November 14, 2008Brook Trout106–report
November 14, 2008Brook Trout150–report
November 14, 2008Brook Trout44–report
April 29, 2008Brook Trout1,500–report
January 28, 2008Brook Trout165–report
January 28, 2008Brook Trout333–report
October 5, 2007Brook Trout3,200–report
December 12, 2006Brook Trout180–report
December 12, 2006Brook Trout127–report
November 28, 2006Brook Trout150–report
October 2, 2006Brook Trout3,100–report
December 9, 2005Brook Trout160–report
December 9, 2005Brook Trout150–report
October 3, 2005Brook Trout3,095–report
September 27, 2004Brook Trout2,996–report
October 6, 2003Brook Trout3,098–report
May 19, 2003Brook Trout1,600–report
May 9, 2002Brook Trout3,000–report
May 23, 2001Brook Trout3,000–report
April 21, 2000Brook Trout3,000–report
April 26, 1999Brook Trout3,000–report
May 6, 1998Brook Trout3,000–report
May 19, 1997Brook Trout2,230–report
June 5, 1996Brook Trout3,000–report
May 23, 1995Brook Trout3,000–report
May 25, 1994Brook Trout3,000–report
May 25, 1994Brook Trout75–report
May 25, 1993Brook Trout3,000–report
May 25, 1993Brook Trout100–report
June 2, 1992Brook Trout3,000–report
May 7, 1991Brook Trout3,000–report
May 22, 1990Brook Trout3,000–report
May 3, 1989Brook Trout180–report
May 3, 1989Brook Trout3,000–report
April 28, 1988Brook Trout3,000–report
May 7, 1987Brook Trout3,000–report
October 6, 1986Brook Trout4,000–report
October 7, 1985Brook Trout3,417–report
September 25, 1984Brook Trout4,000–report
September 28, 1983Brook Trout3,850–report
October 25, 1982Brook Trout4,000–report
September 22, 1981Brook Trout3,000–report
June 22, 1981Brook Trout6,000–report
June 10, 1980Brook Trout4,000–report
June 28, 1979Brook Trout4,000–report

Access and facts

Nearest town
Skanee
Facilities
restrooms

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

Nearest lakes

Lake Alice 9.8 mi last stocked May 21, 2019 Clear Lake 11.6 mi last stocked May 21, 2018 Lake Arfelin 14.5 mi last stocked May 22, 2026 Craig Lake 14.5 mi last stocked November 13, 2024 Lake Keewaydin 15.6 mi last stocked May 19, 1980

Common questions

What fish are at Roland Lake?

Fishing Roland Lake usually means Brook Trout. All 77 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked April 30, 2026. Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Roland Lake stocked?

Last stocked April 30, 2026. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 1979, most often in May and November. About 3,257 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 8 lakes in Baraga County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2020.

How do you get on Roland Lake?

The nearest town is Skanee. Facilities include restrooms.

Which lakes near Roland Lake were stocked more recently?

Lake Arfelin (14.5 mi) was stocked more recently. Lake Arfelin is also stocked with Brook Trout.

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