Tiger Muskie Stocked · 4 plants · last October 17, 1991 Last stocked October 17, 1991 · 4 plants
Tiger Muskie species guideSixteenmile Lake fishing
Sixteenmile Lake fishing: not stocked since October 29, 1991. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie and Largemouth Bass on a natural lake. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Black Bullhead, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, and Pumpkinseed. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Yellow Perch, and dusk and night for Black Bullhead.
- Last stocked
- October 29, 1991
- · Largemouth Bass
- Plants on record
- 5
- Since 1985
- Species stocked
- 2 (+5 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 450.2
Fish at Sixteenmile Lake
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 4 plants · last October 17, 1991 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last October 29, 1991 Best: dawn, dusk 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Black Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Black Bullhead 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
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guideHow Sixteenmile Lake is stocked
About 32 reported fish per acre, 17th most of 18 lakes in Alger County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1985
900
Fish stocked in 1987
550
Fish stocked in 1989
900
Fish stocked in 1991
11,900
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 29, 1991 | Largemouth Bass | 11,000 | – | report |
| October 17, 1991 | Tiger Muskie | 900 | – | report |
| August 21, 1989 | Tiger Muskie | 900 | – | report |
| October 6, 1987 | Tiger Muskie | 550 | – | report |
| October 2, 1985 | Tiger Muskie | 900 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Chatham
Public access is limited to a small parcel on the western shore, where a sandy, sloped bank lets anglers launch small boats, canoes or kayaks. About 80% of the lake is under 7 feet deep with abundant weeds; springs keep the north end cooler than the south.
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
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 Sixteenmile Lake?
Fishing Sixteenmile Lake usually means Tiger Muskie: Tiger Muskie accounts for 4 of 5 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass. Tiger Muskie was last stocked October 17, 1991. Largemouth Bass was last stocked October 29, 1991. Northern Pike, Black Bullhead, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Sixteenmile Lake stocked?
Not stocked since October 29, 1991. About 32 reported fish per acre, 17th most of 18 lakes in Alger County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1986, 1988, and 1990.
How do you get on Sixteenmile Lake?
The nearest town is Chatham. Public access is limited to a small parcel on the western shore, where a sandy, sloped bank lets anglers launch small boats, canoes or kayaks. About 80% of the lake is under 7 feet deep with abundant weeds; springs keep the north end cooler than the south.
Which lakes near Sixteenmile Lake were stocked more recently?
Ackerman Lake (2.6 mi), Mirror Lake (4.1 mi), Trueman Lake (4.7 mi), Rock Lake (6.2 mi), and Hike Lake (6.5 mi) were stocked more recently.