Walleye Stocked · 7 plants · last June 25, 2019 Best: dawn, dusk, night Sawyer Lake fishing
Sawyer Lake fishing: not stocked since June 25, 2019. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie and Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and 2 more. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Crappie, and Rock Bass, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- June 25, 2019
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 8
- Since 1979
- Species stocked
- 2 (+8 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 238.7
Fish at Sawyer Lake
Walleye Stocked · 7 plants · last June 25, 2019 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 1 plant · last July 18, 1979 Last stocked July 18, 1979 · 1 plant
Tiger Muskie 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
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
Anglers at Sawyer Lake can pursue smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, walleye, bluegill, northern, and crappie. (dickinsoncountymi.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Sawyer Lake is stocked
About 249 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 7 lakes in Dickinson County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
1,000
Fish stocked in 2011
9,988
Fish stocked in 2012
7,214
Fish stocked in 2013
10,330
Fish stocked in 2015
10,000
Fish stocked in 2017
9,900
Fish stocked in 2019
11,086
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2019 | Walleye | 11,086 | – | report |
| June 23, 2017 | Walleye | 9,900 | – | report |
| June 23, 2015 | Walleye | 10,000 | – | report |
| July 16, 2013 | Walleye | 7,450 | – | report |
| July 10, 2013 | Walleye | 2,880 | – | report |
| June 12, 2012 | Walleye | 7,214 | – | report |
| June 23, 2011 | Walleye | 9,988 | – | report |
| July 18, 1979 | Tiger Muskie | 1,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Channing
About 4 miles north of Channing: take M-95 north, then go west on Sawyer Lake Road. Public access is a township park on the north edge of the lake. Dickinson County lists a boat launch, bank fishing and swimming here.
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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 Sawyer Lake?
Fishing Sawyer Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 7 of 8 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Muskie. Walleye was last stocked June 25, 2019. Tiger Muskie was last stocked July 18, 1979. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, and Crappie, plus 4 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Sawyer Lake stocked?
Not stocked since June 25, 2019. About 249 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 7 lakes in Dickinson County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 34 years between 1979 and 2019.
How do you get on Sawyer Lake?
The nearest town is Channing. About 4 miles north of Channing: take M-95 north, then go west on Sawyer Lake Road. Public access is a township park on the north edge of the lake. Dickinson County lists a boat launch, bank fishing and swimming here.
Which lakes near Sawyer Lake were stocked more recently?
Lake Ellen (4.3 mi) and Just Lake (6.7 mi) were stocked more recently.