Sixmile Lake fishing

Sixmile Lake fishing has Walleye on the stocking report. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Rock Bass. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 2006, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Rock Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Bluegill, and dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass.

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Last stocked
June 25, 2026
· Walleye
Plants on record
10
Since 2006
Species stocked
1 (+6 also recorded)
Surface acres
370.4

Fish at Sixmile Lake

1 stocked · 6 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 10 plants · last June 25, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked June 25, 2026 · 10 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

How Sixmile Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 296 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 5 lakes in Antrim County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2006

29,970

Fish stocked in 2011

11,042

Fish stocked in 2014

11,845

Fish stocked in 2016

11,368

Fish stocked in 2018

10,319

Fish stocked in 2021

1,006

Fish stocked in 2022

10,188

Fish stocked in 2023

1,019

Fish stocked in 2024

13,086

Fish stocked in 2026

9,665

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 25, 2026Walleye9,665–report
June 12, 2024Walleye13,086–report
September 19, 2023Walleye1,019–report
June 22, 2022Walleye10,188–report
October 14, 2021Walleye1,006–report
May 30, 2018Walleye10,319–report
June 8, 2016Walleye11,368–report
June 17, 2014Walleye11,845–report
June 16, 2011Walleye11,042–report
June 21, 2006Walleye29,970–report

Access and facts

Facilities
restrooms

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 Sixmile Lake?

Fishing Sixmile Lake usually means Walleye. All 10 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked June 25, 2026. Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Sixmile Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 25, 2026. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 2006, most often in May and June. About 296 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 5 lakes in Antrim County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 11 years between 2006 and 2026.

How do you get on Sixmile Lake?

Facilities include restrooms.

Which lakes near Sixmile Lake were stocked more recently?

Lake Charlevoix (9.9 mi) was stocked more recently. Lake Charlevoix is also stocked with Walleye.

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