Muskellunge Stocked · 10 plants · last November 9, 2016 Best: dawn, dusk Ross Lake fishing
Ross Lake fishing: not stocked since November 9, 2016. It was stocked with Walleye and Muskellunge on a reservoir. Also recorded: Black Crappie, White Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, and 5 more. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and White Crappie, dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, and dusk for Pumpkinseed.
- Last stocked
- November 9, 2016
- · Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 15
- Since 1979
- Species stocked
- 2 (+11 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 250.8
Fish at Ross Lake
Muskellunge Stocked · 10 plants · last November 9, 2016 Best: dawn, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 5 plants · last April 25, 1984 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide White Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
White Crappie species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Channel Catfish Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Channel Catfish species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guideHow Ross Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 25 years between 1979 and 2016.
Fish stocked in 1979
500,000
Fish stocked in 1981
500,000
Fish stocked in 1983
900,000
Fish stocked in 1984
2,000,000
Fish stocked in 1987
2,724
Fish stocked in 1997
600
Fish stocked in 2000
800
Fish stocked in 2003
1,453
Fish stocked in 2005
2,972
Fish stocked in 2008
1,180
Fish stocked in 2011
527
Fish stocked in 2013
441
Fish stocked in 2016
420
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 9, 2016 | Muskellunge | 420 | – | report |
| November 13, 2013 | Muskellunge | 441 | – | report |
| November 14, 2011 | Muskellunge | 135 | – | report |
| November 14, 2011 | Muskellunge | 392 | – | report |
| November 6, 2008 | Muskellunge | 1,180 | – | report |
| September 28, 2005 | Muskellunge | 2,972 | – | report |
| November 18, 2003 | Muskellunge | 1,453 | – | report |
| September 28, 2000 | Muskellunge | 800 | – | report |
| September 12, 1997 | Muskellunge | 600 | – | report |
| July 23, 1987 | Muskellunge | 2,724 | – | report |
| April 25, 1984 | Walleye | 2,000,000 | – | report |
| May 16, 1983 | Walleye | 900,000 | – | report |
| May 27, 1981 | Walleye | 500,000 | – | report |
| May 21, 1979 | Walleye | 200,000 | – | report |
| May 21, 1979 | Walleye | 300,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Beaverton
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Ross Lake?
Fishing Ross Lake usually means Muskellunge: Muskellunge accounts for 10 of 15 plants on record, ahead of Walleye. Muskellunge was last stocked November 9, 2016. Walleye was last stocked April 25, 1984. Black Crappie, White Crappie, Pumpkinseed, and Bluegill, plus 7 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Ross Lake stocked?
Not stocked since November 9, 2016. No plants recorded in 25 years between 1979 and 2016.
How do you get on Ross Lake?
The nearest town is Beaverton. Facilities include restrooms and dock.
Which lakes near Ross Lake were stocked more recently?
Wiggins Lake (8.1 mi), Smallwood Lake (9.9 mi), Pratt Lake (10.1 mi), and Lake Lancer (15.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Wiggins Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Smallwood Lake is also stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye, Pratt Lake is also stocked with Walleye, and Lake Lancer is also stocked with Walleye.