Tea Lake fishing

Tea Lake fishing is stocked with Tiger Muskie and Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Bluegill, Northern pike, Yellow perch, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Rock bass, and 1 more. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1979, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Rock bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Northern pike, and Yellow perch, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass.

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Last stocked
June 9, 2026
· Walleye
Plants on record
24
Since 1979
Species stocked
2 (+7 also recorded)
Surface acres
204.1

Fish at Tea Lake

2 stocked · 7 confirmed present

Tiger Muskie Stocked · 13 plants · last October 14, 1991

Last stocked October 14, 1991 · 13 plants

Tiger Muskie species guide
Walleye Stocked · 11 plants · last June 9, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked June 9, 2026 · 11 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

Tea Lake, also known as Tee Lake, has been a popular location for anglers since the mid 20th century. The lake and its surrounding streams provide habitat for numerous species. Anglers can expect to find Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, Muskellunge, Walleye, Yellow perch, and Crappie here. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Tea Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 544 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 5 lakes in Oscoda County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

800

Fish stocked in 1980

800

Fish stocked in 1981

800

Fish stocked in 1982

2,100

Fish stocked in 1983

800

Fish stocked in 1984

400

Fish stocked in 1985

600

Fish stocked in 1986

1,500

Fish stocked in 1987

1,000

Fish stocked in 1988

491

Fish stocked in 1989

1,600

Fish stocked in 1990

1,100

Fish stocked in 1991

1,600

Fish stocked in 2011

8,907

Fish stocked in 2013

12,420

Fish stocked in 2015

12,222

Fish stocked in 2017

9,400

Fish stocked in 2019

12,903

Fish stocked in 2022

10,790

Fish stocked in 2024

11,169

Fish stocked in 2026

19,651

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 9, 2026Walleye19,651–report
June 11, 2024Walleye4,224–report
June 11, 2024Walleye2,710–report
June 11, 2024Walleye4,235–report
June 15, 2022Walleye10,790–report
June 21, 2019Walleye12,903–report
June 14, 2017Walleye9,400–report
June 17, 2015Walleye6,300–report
June 15, 2015Walleye5,922–report
June 19, 2013Walleye12,420–report
June 16, 2011Walleye8,907–report
October 14, 1991Tiger Muskie1,600–report
September 27, 1990Tiger Muskie1,100–report
September 20, 1989Tiger Muskie1,600–report
October 6, 1988Tiger Muskie491–report
October 14, 1987Tiger Muskie1,000–report
October 15, 1986Tiger Muskie1,500–report
August 14, 1985Tiger Muskie600–report
August 29, 1984Tiger Muskie400–report
August 2, 1983Tiger Muskie800–report
August 5, 1982Tiger Muskie2,100–report
July 21, 1981Tiger Muskie800–report
August 12, 1980Tiger Muskie800–report
July 17, 1979Tiger Muskie800–report

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Facilities
restrooms, dock

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

Nearest lakes

Little Wolf Lake 1.1 mi last stocked September 14, 1989 East Twin Lake 2.2 mi last stocked June 10, 2025 West Twin Lake 3.7 mi last stocked June 9, 2026 East Fish Lake 6 mi last stocked April 13, 2010 Big Bear Lake 8.1 mi last stocked June 10, 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Tea Lake?

Fishing Tea Lake usually means Tiger Muskie: Tiger Muskie accounts for 13 of 24 plants on record, ahead of Walleye. Tiger Muskie was last stocked October 14, 1991. Walleye was last stocked June 9, 2026. Bluegill, Northern pike, Yellow perch, and Largemouth bass, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Tea Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 9, 2026. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1979, most often in June and August. About 544 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 5 lakes in Oscoda County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 27 years between 1979 and 2026.

How do you get on Tea Lake?

Facilities include restrooms and dock.

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