Tank Lake fishing

Tank Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout, Splake, and Lake Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1980, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn for Lake Trout.

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Last stocked
May 21, 2026
· Splake
Plants on record
42
Since 1980
Species recorded
3
Surface acres
28.9

Fish at Tank Lake

3 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Splake Stocked · 40 plants · last May 21, 2026

Last stocked May 21, 2026 · 40 plants

Splake species guide
Lake Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last May 11, 1989 Best: dawn

Last stocked May 11, 1989 · 1 plant

Best: dawn

Lake Trout species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last June 11, 1980 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 11, 1980 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Tank Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 4,030 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 22 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1980

3,800

Fish stocked in 1981

3,300

Fish stocked in 1982

3,500

Fish stocked in 1983

3,500

Fish stocked in 1984

3,400

Fish stocked in 1986

4,200

Fish stocked in 1987

4,200

Fish stocked in 1988

3,930

Fish stocked in 1989

7,000

Fish stocked in 1990

3,500

Fish stocked in 1992

4,200

Fish stocked in 1993

3,840

Fish stocked in 1994

4,200

Fish stocked in 1995

4,200

Fish stocked in 1996

2,430

Fish stocked in 1997

3,000

Fish stocked in 1998

3,000

Fish stocked in 1999

3,000

Fish stocked in 2000

3,000

Fish stocked in 2003

1,896

Fish stocked in 2004

1,893

Fish stocked in 2005

2,000

Fish stocked in 2006

2,000

Fish stocked in 2007

1,988

Fish stocked in 2008

2,000

Fish stocked in 2009

2,190

Fish stocked in 2010

2,000

Fish stocked in 2011

1,104

Fish stocked in 2012

2,100

Fish stocked in 2013

1,998

Fish stocked in 2014

1,993

Fish stocked in 2015

1,898

Fish stocked in 2016

1,999

Fish stocked in 2017

1,999

Fish stocked in 2018

2,000

Fish stocked in 2019

1,998

Fish stocked in 2021

2,000

Fish stocked in 2022

2,199

Fish stocked in 2023

1,800

Fish stocked in 2024

1,800

Fish stocked in 2025

2,200

Fish stocked in 2026

2,199

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 21, 2026Splake2,199–report
May 27, 2025Splake2,200–report
May 1, 2024Splake1,800–report
May 16, 2023Splake1,800–report
May 24, 2022Splake2,199–report
May 4, 2021Splake2,000–report
May 16, 2019Splake1,998–report
May 22, 2018Splake2,000–report
May 3, 2017Splake1,999–report
May 4, 2016Splake1,999–report
May 14, 2015Splake1,898–report
May 21, 2014Splake1,993–report
May 22, 2013Splake1,998–report
April 11, 2012Splake2,100–report
May 16, 2011Splake1,104–report
April 23, 2010Splake2,000–report
May 18, 2009Splake2,190–report
May 12, 2008Splake2,000–report
May 9, 2007Splake1,988–report
April 28, 2006Splake2,000–report
April 29, 2005Splake2,000–report
May 10, 2004Splake1,893–report
May 14, 2003Splake1,896–report
April 23, 2000Splake3,000–report
May 4, 1999Splake3,000–report
May 7, 1998Splake3,000–report
May 19, 1997Splake3,000–report
June 7, 1996Splake2,430–report
May 15, 1995Splake4,200–report
June 2, 1994Splake4,200–report
May 24, 1993Splake3,840–report
May 26, 1992Splake4,200–report
May 21, 1990Splake3,500–report
May 11, 1989Lake Trout7,000–report
May 9, 1988Splake3,930–report
May 13, 1987Splake4,200–report
June 9, 1986Splake4,200–report
May 23, 1984Splake3,400–report
May 13, 1983Splake3,500–report
May 27, 1982Splake3,500–report
June 9, 1981Splake3,300–report
June 11, 1980Rainbow Trout3,800–report

Access and facts

Reached by an overgrown two-track off Co. Rd. 416 with sharp corners and rough, rooty stretches near the shore. There is no improved launch, just a cleared lane to the water: bring a carry-in boat or float tube. Wading anglers can usually reach casting range of the steep drop-off.

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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 Tank Lake?

Fishing Tank Lake usually means Splake: Splake accounts for 40 of 42 plants on record, ahead of Lake Trout and one more. Splake was last stocked May 21, 2026. Lake Trout was last stocked May 11, 1989. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 11, 1980.

When is Tank Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 21, 2026. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1980, most often in April and May. About 4,030 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 22 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1985, 1991, 2001, 2002, and 2020.

How do you get on Tank Lake?

Reached by an overgrown two-track off Co. Rd. 416 with sharp corners and rough, rooty stretches near the shore. There is no improved launch, just a cleared lane to the water: bring a carry-in boat or float tube. Wading anglers can usually reach casting range of the steep drop-off.

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