Strawberry Lake fishing

Strawberry Lake fishing has Brook Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1991, most often in April and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
May 15, 2026
· Brook Trout
Plants on record
43
Since 1991
Species recorded
1
Surface acres
11.6

Fish at Strawberry Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brook Trout Stocked · 43 plants · last May 15, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 15, 2026 · 43 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

How Strawberry Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 3,827 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 31 lakes in Marquette County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1991

2,200

Fish stocked in 1992

2,200

Fish stocked in 1993

2,200

Fish stocked in 1994

2,200

Fish stocked in 1995

2,200

Fish stocked in 1996

2,200

Fish stocked in 1997

1,800

Fish stocked in 1998

2,200

Fish stocked in 1999

2,200

Fish stocked in 2000

1,800

Fish stocked in 2001

2,200

Fish stocked in 2002

2,200

Fish stocked in 2003

2,198

Fish stocked in 2004

1,248

Fish stocked in 2005

100

Fish stocked in 2006

1,190

Fish stocked in 2007

1,223

Fish stocked in 2008

1,300

Fish stocked in 2009

1,310

Fish stocked in 2010

1,347

Fish stocked in 2011

1,248

Fish stocked in 2012

936

Fish stocked in 2013

575

Fish stocked in 2015

745

Fish stocked in 2016

747

Fish stocked in 2017

750

Fish stocked in 2018

49

Fish stocked in 2019

544

Fish stocked in 2020

50

Fish stocked in 2021

560

Fish stocked in 2022

55

Fish stocked in 2023

631

Fish stocked in 2025

1,205

Fish stocked in 2026

787

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 15, 2026Brook Trout787–report
November 6, 2025Brook Trout50–report
May 12, 2025Brook Trout605–report
April 28, 2025Brook Trout550–report
November 3, 2023Brook Trout54–report
May 17, 2023Brook Trout577–report
May 9, 2022Brook Trout55–report
April 15, 2021Brook Trout560–report
October 30, 2020Brook Trout50–report
May 13, 2019Brook Trout544–report
October 26, 2018Brook Trout49–report
April 26, 2017Brook Trout750–report
April 27, 2016Brook Trout747–report
May 13, 2015Brook Trout745–report
October 23, 2013Brook Trout75–report
May 17, 2013Brook Trout500–report
April 25, 2012Brook Trout936–report
April 27, 2011Brook Trout1,248–report
November 10, 2010Brook Trout102–report
April 20, 2010Brook Trout1,245–report
November 3, 2009Brook Trout110–report
April 27, 2009Brook Trout1,200–report
October 30, 2008Brook Trout100–report
April 29, 2008Brook Trout1,200–report
November 29, 2007Brook Trout100–report
April 25, 2007Brook Trout1,123–report
November 20, 2006Brook Trout100–report
April 17, 2006Brook Trout1,090–report
November 29, 2005Brook Trout100–report
April 22, 2004Brook Trout1,248–report
May 13, 2003Brook Trout2,198–report
September 27, 2002Brook Trout2,200–report
October 2, 2001Brook Trout2,200–report
September 27, 2000Brook Trout1,800–report
September 23, 1999Brook Trout2,200–report
October 16, 1998Brook Trout2,200–report
October 7, 1997Brook Trout1,800–report
September 25, 1996Brook Trout2,200–report
September 29, 1995Brook Trout2,200–report
September 26, 1994Brook Trout2,200–report
October 8, 1993Brook Trout2,200–report
October 5, 1992Brook Trout2,200–report
October 3, 1991Brook Trout2,200–report

Access and facts

A Sands Township lake south of M-553 near the Marquette County Fairgrounds; follow the road west along the fairgrounds and continue west past the welcome sign. No boat launch. Deep dark muck can ring the shore, so take care at the water's edge.

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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 Strawberry Lake?

Fishing Strawberry Lake usually means Brook Trout. All 43 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked May 15, 2026.

When is Strawberry Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 15, 2026. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1991, most often in April and October. About 3,827 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 31 lakes in Marquette County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2014 and 2024.

How do you get on Strawberry Lake?

A Sands Township lake south of M-553 near the Marquette County Fairgrounds; follow the road west along the fairgrounds and continue west past the welcome sign. No boat launch. Deep dark muck can ring the shore, so take care at the water's edge.

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