Tiger Muskie Stocked · 2 plants · last August 25, 1980 Last stocked August 25, 1980 · 2 plants
Tiger Muskie species guideRunkle Lake fishing
Runkle Lake fishing: not stocked since August 25, 1980. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and 3 more. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch, and dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie, Rock Bass, and Walleye.
- Last stocked
- August 25, 1980
- · Tiger Muskie
- Plants on record
- 2
- Since 1979
- Species stocked
- 1 (+9 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 86.8
Fish at Runkle Lake
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 2 plants · last August 25, 1980 
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
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Crappie species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike 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 Sunfish Confirmed present
Walleye Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Walleye species guideHow Runkle Lake is stocked
About 7.4 reported fish per acre, 18th most of 19 lakes in Iron County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
320
Fish stocked in 1980
320
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 25, 1980 | Tiger Muskie | 320 | – | report |
| July 18, 1979 | Tiger Muskie | 320 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Crystal Falls
- Facilities
- camping, 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 Runkle Lake?
Fishing Runkle Lake usually means Tiger Muskie. All 2 plants on record are Tiger Muskie. Tiger Muskie was last stocked August 25, 1980. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, and Crappie, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Runkle Lake stocked?
Not stocked since August 25, 1980. About 7.4 reported fish per acre, 18th most of 19 lakes in Iron County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How do you get on Runkle Lake?
The nearest town is Crystal Falls. Facilities include camping, restrooms, and dock.
Which lakes near Runkle Lake were stocked more recently?
Lake Mary (4.8 mi), Dawson Lake (5.8 mi), Swan Lake (6.3 mi), Stager Lake (8.3 mi), and Lake Ellen (8.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Swan Lake is also stocked with Tiger Muskie.