Lake Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last May 15, 1979 Best: dawn Thousand Island Lake fishing
Thousand Island Lake fishing has Lake Trout and Walleye on the stocking report. Also recorded: Northern pike, Black crappie, Largemouth bass, and Muskellunge. It is stocked about 0 times a year since 1979, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn for Lake Trout, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black crappie, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern pike.
- Last stocked
- June 24, 2026
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 2
- Since 1979
- Species stocked
- 2 (+4 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 1,120.7
Fish at Thousand Island Lake
Lake Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last May 15, 1979 Best: dawn 
Walleye Stocked · 1 plant · last June 24, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Northern pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern pike species guide
Black crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black crappie species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth bass species guide
Muskellunge Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Muskellunge species guideHow Thousand Island Lake is stocked
About 26 reported fish per acre, 16th most of 17 lakes in Gogebic County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
1,750
Fish stocked in 2026
27,113
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2026 | Walleye | 27,113 | – | report |
| May 15, 1979 | Lake Trout | 1,750 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Watersmeet
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
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 Thousand Island Lake?
Fishing Thousand Island Lake is as likely for Lake Trout and Walleye. Each accounts for 1 of 2 plants on record. Lake Trout was last stocked May 15, 1979. Walleye was last stocked June 24, 2026. Northern pike, Black crappie, Largemouth bass, and Muskellunge are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Thousand Island Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 24, 2026. It is stocked about 0 times a year since 1979, most often in May and June. About 26 reported fish per acre, 16th most of 17 lakes in Gogebic County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 46 years between 1979 and 2026.
How do you get on Thousand Island Lake?
The nearest town is Watersmeet. Facilities include restrooms and dock.