Syphon Lake fishing

Syphon Lake fishing has Brook Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about once a year since 1979, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
May 18, 2026
· Brook Trout
Plants on record
46
Since 1979
Species recorded
1
Surface acres
10.9

Fish at Syphon Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brook Trout Stocked · 46 plants · last May 18, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 18, 2026 · 46 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

How Syphon Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 1,493 reported fish per acre, 14th most of 22 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

450

Fish stocked in 1980

450

Fish stocked in 1981

450

Fish stocked in 1982

450

Fish stocked in 1983

440

Fish stocked in 1984

450

Fish stocked in 1985

420

Fish stocked in 1986

450

Fish stocked in 1987

450

Fish stocked in 1989

450

Fish stocked in 1990

450

Fish stocked in 1991

450

Fish stocked in 1992

450

Fish stocked in 1993

450

Fish stocked in 1995

450

Fish stocked in 1996

450

Fish stocked in 1997

450

Fish stocked in 1998

450

Fish stocked in 1999

450

Fish stocked in 2000

450

Fish stocked in 2001

375

Fish stocked in 2002

300

Fish stocked in 2003

300

Fish stocked in 2004

290

Fish stocked in 2005

300

Fish stocked in 2006

300

Fish stocked in 2007

300

Fish stocked in 2008

300

Fish stocked in 2009

325

Fish stocked in 2010

300

Fish stocked in 2011

300

Fish stocked in 2012

298

Fish stocked in 2013

299

Fish stocked in 2014

299

Fish stocked in 2015

298

Fish stocked in 2016

347

Fish stocked in 2017

349

Fish stocked in 2018

345

Fish stocked in 2019

237

Fish stocked in 2021

225

Fish stocked in 2022

244

Fish stocked in 2023

247

Fish stocked in 2024

246

Fish stocked in 2025

247

Fish stocked in 2026

247

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 18, 2026Brook Trout247–report
May 19, 2025Brook Trout247–report
May 6, 2024Brook Trout246–report
May 9, 2023Brook Trout247–report
May 20, 2022Brook Trout244–report
May 3, 2021Brook Trout225–report
May 15, 2019Brook Trout237–report
May 23, 2018Brook Trout345–report
May 15, 2017Brook Trout349–report
May 20, 2016Brook Trout347–report
June 1, 2015Brook Trout298–report
June 9, 2014Brook Trout299–report
May 30, 2013Brook Trout299–report
May 7, 2012Brook Trout298–report
May 22, 2011Brook Trout300–report
June 15, 2010Brook Trout300–report
May 21, 2009Brook Trout325–report
May 22, 2008Brook Trout300–report
May 23, 2007Brook Trout300–report
May 9, 2006Brook Trout300–report
April 29, 2005Brook Trout300–report
May 13, 2004Brook Trout290–report
May 12, 2003Brook Trout300–report
June 6, 2002Brook Trout300–report
September 25, 2001Brook Trout50–report
May 25, 2001Brook Trout325–report
April 26, 2000Brook Trout450–report
May 18, 1999Brook Trout450–report
May 21, 1998Brook Trout450–report
May 20, 1997Brook Trout450–report
June 10, 1996Brook Trout450–report
June 13, 1995Brook Trout450–report
October 25, 1993Brook Trout450–report
October 8, 1992Brook Trout450–report
September 27, 1991Brook Trout450–report
September 26, 1990Brook Trout450–report
September 25, 1989Brook Trout450–report
May 15, 1987Brook Trout450–report
October 28, 1986Brook Trout450–report
October 3, 1985Brook Trout420–report
October 15, 1984Brook Trout450–report
October 4, 1983Brook Trout440–report
May 19, 1982Brook Trout450–report
May 29, 1981Brook Trout450–report
June 3, 1980Brook Trout450–report
June 27, 1979Brook Trout450–report

Access and facts

Reached by a two-track road off Co. Rd. 422. DNR lists the launch as suited to a canoe or small boat and marks the lake for shore fishing. There is no campground and no restrooms.

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

Nearest lakes

Peanut Lake 0.7 mi last stocked May 6, 2020 Benny Lake 0.9 mi last stocked May 15, 1989 Bass Lake 1.6 mi last stocked June 30, 2004 Wolverine Lake 3.9 mi last stocked May 27, 2026 Ward Lake 5.5 mi last stocked May 18, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Syphon Lake?

Fishing Syphon Lake usually means Brook Trout. All 46 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked May 18, 2026.

When is Syphon Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 18, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 1979, most often in May and June. About 1,493 reported fish per acre, 14th most of 22 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1988, 1994, and 2020.

How do you get on Syphon Lake?

Reached by a two-track road off Co. Rd. 422. DNR lists the launch as suited to a canoe or small boat and marks the lake for shore fishing. There is no campground and no restrooms.

Which lakes near Syphon Lake were stocked more recently?

Wolverine Lake (3.9 mi) was stocked more recently.

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