Muskellunge Stocked · 2 plants · last July 15, 1987 Best: dawn, dusk Stanley Lake fishing
Stanley Lake fishing: not stocked since July 15, 1987. It was stocked with Muskellunge. Also recorded: Walleye, Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch, and Rock bass. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge and Smallmouth bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Rock bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow perch.
- Last stocked
- July 15, 1987
- · Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 2
- Since 1987
- Species stocked
- 1 (+4 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 318
Fish at Stanley Lake
Muskellunge Stocked · 2 plants · last July 15, 1987 Best: dawn, dusk 
Walleye Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Walleye species guide
Smallmouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth bass 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 guideHow Stanley Lake is stocked
About 4.7 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 19 lakes in Iron County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 1987 | Muskellunge | 300 | – | report |
| July 8, 1987 | Muskellunge | 1,190 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Facilities
- 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 Stanley Lake?
Fishing Stanley Lake usually means Muskellunge. All 2 plants on record are Muskellunge. Muskellunge was last stocked July 15, 1987. Walleye, Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch, and Rock bass are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Stanley Lake stocked?
Not stocked since July 15, 1987. About 4.7 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 19 lakes in Iron County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How do you get on Stanley Lake?
Facilities include restrooms and dock.
Which lakes near Stanley Lake were stocked more recently?
Hagerman Lake (3.4 mi), Iron Lake (6.5 mi), Timber Lake (8.1 mi), and Chicagon Lake (9.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Chicagon Lake is also stocked with Muskellunge.