Walleye Stocked · 10 plants · last June 25, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Upper Herring Lake fishing
Upper Herring Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Rock Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and 3 more. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 2005, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Rock Bass, and Black Crappie, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- June 25, 2025
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 10
- Since 2005
- Species stocked
- 1 (+9 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 573
Fish at Upper Herring Lake
Walleye Stocked · 10 plants · last June 25, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
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
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Brown Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brown Trout species guideHow Upper Herring Lake is stocked
About 709 reported fish per acre, the most of 3 lakes in Benzie County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2005
24,809
Fish stocked in 2008
22,614
Fish stocked in 2009
15,372
Fish stocked in 2012
23,229
Fish stocked in 2015
19,058
Fish stocked in 2018
18,980
Fish stocked in 2022
247,293
Fish stocked in 2025
35,152
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2025 | Walleye | 35,152 | – | report |
| June 16, 2022 | Walleye | 10,852 | – | report |
| June 15, 2022 | Walleye | 11,491 | – | report |
| May 6, 2022 | Walleye | 224,950 | – | report |
| May 31, 2018 | Walleye | 18,980 | – | report |
| June 3, 2015 | Walleye | 19,058 | – | report |
| June 12, 2012 | Walleye | 23,229 | – | report |
| July 14, 2009 | Walleye | 15,372 | – | report |
| June 25, 2008 | Walleye | 22,614 | – | report |
| June 8, 2005 | Walleye | 24,809 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Frankfort
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
The MDNR launch on the north shore has a paved ramp, 1 pier, a vault toilet and parking for 10 vehicles with trailers. The ramp is shallow, so larger boats can be hard to launch, especially at low water. Shore fishing is very limited; the west shore is a wetland nature preserve.
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About Upper Herring Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Upper Herring Lake?
Fishing Upper Herring Lake usually means Walleye. All 10 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked June 25, 2025. Rock Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Northern Pike, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Upper Herring Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 25, 2025. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 2005, most often in May and June. About 709 reported fish per acre, the most of 3 lakes in Benzie County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 13 years between 2005 and 2025.
How do you get on Upper Herring Lake?
The nearest town is Frankfort. Facilities include restrooms and dock. The MDNR launch on the north shore has a paved ramp, 1 pier, a vault toilet and parking for 10 vehicles with trailers. The ramp is shallow, so larger boats can be hard to launch, especially at low water. Shore fishing is very limited; the west shore is a wetland nature preserve.
Which lakes near Upper Herring Lake were stocked more recently?
Bear Lake (8.8 mi) and Portage Lake (13.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Bear Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Portage Lake is also stocked with Walleye.