Shupac Lake fishing

Shupac Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Brown Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Bluegill and Yellow Perch. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 1979, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Bluegill.

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Last stocked
April 21, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
68
Since 1979
Species stocked
3 (+2 also recorded)
Surface acres
105.3

Fish at Shupac Lake

3 stocked · 2 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 57 plants · last April 21, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 21, 2026 · 57 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Brown Trout Stocked · 7 plants · last April 23, 2015 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked April 23, 2015 · 7 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide
Brook Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last November 8, 2019 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked November 8, 2019 · 4 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

How Shupac Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 2,466 reported fish per acre, the most of 5 lakes in Crawford County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

5,400

Fish stocked in 1980

5,400

Fish stocked in 1981

5,000

Fish stocked in 1982

9,445

Fish stocked in 1983

5,400

Fish stocked in 1984

4,400

Fish stocked in 1985

5,400

Fish stocked in 1986

5,400

Fish stocked in 1987

5,927

Fish stocked in 1988

5,400

Fish stocked in 1989

5,400

Fish stocked in 1990

5,400

Fish stocked in 1991

5,100

Fish stocked in 1992

5,400

Fish stocked in 1993

4,940

Fish stocked in 1994

5,400

Fish stocked in 1995

5,400

Fish stocked in 1996

5,400

Fish stocked in 1997

5,400

Fish stocked in 1998

5,300

Fish stocked in 1999

5,400

Fish stocked in 2000

6,000

Fish stocked in 2001

5,400

Fish stocked in 2002

5,400

Fish stocked in 2003

5,398

Fish stocked in 2004

5,400

Fish stocked in 2005

5,400

Fish stocked in 2006

5,399

Fish stocked in 2007

5,400

Fish stocked in 2008

5,398

Fish stocked in 2009

5,400

Fish stocked in 2010

5,594

Fish stocked in 2011

5,599

Fish stocked in 2012

5,640

Fish stocked in 2013

5,795

Fish stocked in 2014

5,600

Fish stocked in 2015

5,700

Fish stocked in 2016

5,497

Fish stocked in 2017

5,395

Fish stocked in 2018

5,786

Fish stocked in 2019

5,501

Fish stocked in 2021

5,535

Fish stocked in 2022

5,397

Fish stocked in 2023

5,200

Fish stocked in 2024

5,939

Fish stocked in 2025

5,594

Fish stocked in 2026

5,585

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 21, 2026Rainbow Trout5,585–report
April 24, 2025Rainbow Trout5,594–report
April 4, 2024Rainbow Trout5,939–report
April 19, 2023Rainbow Trout5,200–report
April 26, 2022Rainbow Trout5,397–report
April 21, 2021Rainbow Trout5,400–report
April 21, 2021Rainbow Trout60–report
April 21, 2021Rainbow Trout75–report
November 8, 2019Brook Trout102–report
April 30, 2019Rainbow Trout5,399–report
November 28, 2018Brook Trout200–report
May 15, 2018Rainbow Trout5,386–report
April 19, 2018Brook Trout200–report
April 27, 2017Rainbow Trout5,395–report
May 2, 2016Rainbow Trout5,398–report
April 27, 2016Rainbow Trout99–report
April 23, 2015Brown Trout100–report
April 22, 2015Rainbow Trout5,600–report
April 24, 2014Rainbow Trout5,600–report
April 25, 2013Brown Trout40–report
April 25, 2013Brown Trout20–report
April 25, 2013Brown Trout210–report
April 25, 2013Brown Trout30–report
April 25, 2013Rainbow Trout5,495–report
April 18, 2012Brown Trout100–report
April 18, 2012Brown Trout140–report
April 18, 2012Rainbow Trout5,400–report
April 18, 2011Rainbow Trout5,599–report
November 3, 2010Brook Trout199–report
April 21, 2010Rainbow Trout5,395–report
April 27, 2009Rainbow Trout2,700–report
April 27, 2009Rainbow Trout2,700–report
May 5, 2008Rainbow Trout2,700–report
May 5, 2008Rainbow Trout2,698–report
April 30, 2007Rainbow Trout2,700–report
April 30, 2007Rainbow Trout2,700–report
May 1, 2006Rainbow Trout2,700–report
May 1, 2006Rainbow Trout2,699–report
May 4, 2005Rainbow Trout2,700–report
May 4, 2005Rainbow Trout2,700–report
May 4, 2004Rainbow Trout2,700–report
May 4, 2004Rainbow Trout2,700–report
April 25, 2003Rainbow Trout5,398–report
May 9, 2002Rainbow Trout5,400–report
April 26, 2001Rainbow Trout5,400–report
April 7, 2000Rainbow Trout6,000–report
May 17, 1999Rainbow Trout5,400–report
May 5, 1998Rainbow Trout5,300–report
April 30, 1997Rainbow Trout5,400–report
May 6, 1996Rainbow Trout5,400–report
May 18, 1995Rainbow Trout5,400–report
May 24, 1994Rainbow Trout5,400–report
April 22, 1993Rainbow Trout4,940–report
May 1, 1992Rainbow Trout5,400–report
April 24, 1991Rainbow Trout5,100–report
April 20, 1990Rainbow Trout5,400–report
April 24, 1989Rainbow Trout5,400–report
April 28, 1988Rainbow Trout5,400–report
May 12, 1987Rainbow Trout5,927–report
April 16, 1986Rainbow Trout5,400–report
May 17, 1985Rainbow Trout5,400–report
May 10, 1984Rainbow Trout4,400–report
May 24, 1983Rainbow Trout5,400–report
August 12, 1982Rainbow Trout4,045–report
June 9, 1982Rainbow Trout5,400–report
May 5, 1981Rainbow Trout5,000–report
April 29, 1980Rainbow Trout5,400–report
May 8, 1979Rainbow Trout5,400–report

Access and facts

Nearest town
Lovells
Facilities
restrooms, camping

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 Shupac Lake?

Fishing Shupac Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 57 of 68 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 21, 2026. Brown Trout was last stocked April 23, 2015. Brook Trout was last stocked November 8, 2019. Bluegill and Yellow Perch are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Shupac Lake stocked?

Last stocked April 21, 2026. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 1979, most often in April and May. About 2,466 reported fish per acre, the most of 5 lakes in Crawford County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2020.

How do you get on Shupac Lake?

The nearest town is Lovells. Facilities include restrooms and camping.

Which lakes near Shupac Lake were stocked more recently?

West Twin Lake (7.2 mi), Tea Lake (9.1 mi), and Bridge Lake (9.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Bridge Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.

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