Brook Trout Stocked · 55 plants · last May 18, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk Ward Lake fishing
Ward Lake fishing has Brook Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1979, most often in May and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- May 18, 2026
- · Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 55
- Since 1979
- Species recorded
- 1
- Surface acres
- 4.9
Fish at Ward Lake
Brook Trout Stocked · 55 plants · last May 18, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk How Ward Lake is stocked
About 4,227 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 22 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
350
Fish stocked in 1980
350
Fish stocked in 1981
350
Fish stocked in 1982
350
Fish stocked in 1983
340
Fish stocked in 1984
350
Fish stocked in 1985
320
Fish stocked in 1986
350
Fish stocked in 1987
350
Fish stocked in 1989
7,547
Fish stocked in 1992
550
Fish stocked in 1993
375
Fish stocked in 1994
350
Fish stocked in 1995
350
Fish stocked in 1996
350
Fish stocked in 1997
350
Fish stocked in 1998
350
Fish stocked in 1999
350
Fish stocked in 2002
350
Fish stocked in 2003
350
Fish stocked in 2004
325
Fish stocked in 2005
348
Fish stocked in 2009
350
Fish stocked in 2010
348
Fish stocked in 2012
1,365
Fish stocked in 2013
349
Fish stocked in 2014
405
Fish stocked in 2015
350
Fish stocked in 2016
444
Fish stocked in 2017
349
Fish stocked in 2018
400
Fish stocked in 2019
180
Fish stocked in 2020
50
Fish stocked in 2021
170
Fish stocked in 2022
175
Fish stocked in 2023
187
Fish stocked in 2024
181
Fish stocked in 2025
201
Fish stocked in 2026
154
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Brook Trout | 154 | – | report |
| November 4, 2025 | Brook Trout | 50 | – | report |
| May 21, 2025 | Brook Trout | 151 | – | report |
| November 26, 2024 | Brook Trout | 50 | – | report |
| May 7, 2024 | Brook Trout | 131 | – | report |
| November 9, 2023 | Brook Trout | 55 | – | report |
| May 9, 2023 | Brook Trout | 132 | – | report |
| May 20, 2022 | Brook Trout | 45 | – | report |
| May 20, 2022 | Brook Trout | 130 | – | report |
| November 10, 2021 | Brook Trout | 50 | – | report |
| May 3, 2021 | Brook Trout | 120 | – | report |
| November 4, 2020 | Brook Trout | 50 | – | report |
| November 26, 2019 | Brook Trout | 50 | – | report |
| May 28, 2019 | Brook Trout | 130 | – | report |
| November 1, 2018 | Brook Trout | 50 | – | report |
| November 1, 2018 | Brook Trout | 350 | – | report |
| October 30, 2017 | Brook Trout | 349 | – | report |
| October 21, 2016 | Brook Trout | 50 | – | report |
| October 13, 2016 | Brook Trout | 349 | – | report |
| May 5, 2016 | Brook Trout | 45 | – | report |
| October 27, 2015 | Brook Trout | 350 | – | report |
| October 29, 2014 | Brook Trout | 55 | – | report |
| October 15, 2014 | Brook Trout | 350 | – | report |
| October 21, 2013 | Brook Trout | 349 | – | report |
| November 5, 2012 | Brook Trout | 25 | – | report |
| October 22, 2012 | Brook Trout | 347 | – | report |
| June 6, 2012 | Brook Trout | 993 | – | report |
| October 13, 2010 | Brook Trout | 348 | – | report |
| October 26, 2009 | Brook Trout | 350 | – | report |
| October 11, 2005 | Brook Trout | 348 | – | report |
| October 1, 2004 | Brook Trout | 325 | – | report |
| October 8, 2003 | Brook Trout | 350 | – | report |
| October 2, 2002 | Brook Trout | 350 | – | report |
| October 7, 1999 | Brook Trout | 350 | – | report |
| October 13, 1998 | Brook Trout | 350 | – | report |
| October 16, 1997 | Brook Trout | 350 | – | report |
| June 10, 1996 | Brook Trout | 350 | – | report |
| June 13, 1995 | Brook Trout | 350 | – | report |
| June 2, 1994 | Brook Trout | 350 | – | report |
| June 8, 1993 | Brook Trout | 350 | – | report |
| June 8, 1993 | Brook Trout | 25 | – | report |
| October 8, 1992 | Brook Trout | 350 | – | report |
| June 3, 1992 | Brook Trout | 200 | – | report |
| May 15, 1989 | Brook Trout | 7,540 | – | report |
| May 15, 1989 | Brook Trout | 6 | – | report |
| May 15, 1989 | Brook Trout | 1 | – | report |
| October 6, 1987 | Brook Trout | 350 | – | report |
| October 27, 1986 | Brook Trout | 350 | – | report |
| October 3, 1985 | Brook Trout | 320 | – | report |
| October 17, 1984 | Brook Trout | 350 | – | report |
| October 24, 1983 | Brook Trout | 340 | – | report |
| May 27, 1982 | Brook Trout | 350 | – | report |
| June 1, 1981 | Brook Trout | 350 | – | report |
| June 3, 1980 | Brook Trout | 350 | – | report |
| June 27, 1979 | Brook Trout | 350 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Newberry
From Newberry go north on M-123 4 miles, west on CR 407 about 4.5 miles, then CR 455 about 8 miles to a two-track on the right. Follow it downhill to a footpath before a private campground. The lake sits on commercial forest land and parking fits one vehicle; suited to hand-carry craft.
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Common questions
What fish are at Ward Lake?
Fishing Ward Lake usually means Brook Trout. All 55 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked May 18, 2026.
When is Ward Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 18, 2026. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1979, most often in May and October. About 4,227 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 22 lakes in Luce County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 9 years between 1979 and 2026.
How do you get on Ward Lake?
The nearest town is Newberry. From Newberry go north on M-123 4 miles, west on CR 407 about 4.5 miles, then CR 455 about 8 miles to a two-track on the right. Follow it downhill to a footpath before a private campground. The lake sits on commercial forest land and parking fits one vehicle; suited to hand-carry craft.
Which lakes near Ward Lake were stocked more recently?
Tank Lake (5.8 mi) was stocked more recently.