Sudden Lake fishing

Sudden Lake fishing: not stocked since August 27, 1984. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie. Also recorded: Yellow perch. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

Sudden Lake
Photo: U.S. Forest Service Eastern Region, Public domain
Last stocked
August 27, 1984
· Tiger Muskie
Plants on record
3
Since 1982
Species stocked
1 (+1 also recorded)
Surface acres
39.3

Fish at Sudden Lake

1 stocked · 1 confirmed present

How Sudden Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 17 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 8 lakes in Ontonagon County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1982

250

Fish stocked in 1983

200

Fish stocked in 1984

220

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
August 27, 1984Tiger Muskie220–report
August 4, 1983Tiger Muskie200–report
August 3, 1982Tiger Muskie250–report

Access and facts

Ottawa National Forest lake in Ontonagon County. The Forest Service boat launch has a gravel ramp suited to medium and smaller boats, with parking for about 6 vehicles. The forest's fishing guide lists the lake at about 15 feet deep.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.

About Sudden Lake

Photo of Sudden Lake
U.S. Forest Service Eastern Region, Public domain

Nearest lakes

Courtney Lake 1.8 mi last stocked December 19, 2025 Bob Lake 5.3 mi last stocked October 25, 1982 Pike Lake 7 mi last stocked May 11, 1981 Emily Lake 8.5 mi last stocked May 5, 2026 Penegor Lake 9 mi last stocked October 16, 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Sudden Lake?

Fishing Sudden Lake usually means Tiger Muskie. All 3 plants on record are Tiger Muskie. Tiger Muskie was last stocked August 27, 1984. Yellow perch is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Sudden Lake stocked?

Not stocked since August 27, 1984. About 17 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 8 lakes in Ontonagon County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How do you get on Sudden Lake?

Ottawa National Forest lake in Ontonagon County. The Forest Service boat launch has a gravel ramp suited to medium and smaller boats, with parking for about 6 vehicles. The forest's fishing guide lists the lake at about 15 feet deep.

Which lakes near Sudden Lake were stocked more recently?

Courtney Lake (1.8 mi), Emily Lake (8.5 mi), and Penegor Lake (9 mi) were stocked more recently.

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