Walleye Stocked · 19 plants · last June 9, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night White Lake fishing
White Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye and Muskellunge on a natural lake. Also recorded: Yellow perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, and 8 more. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1987, most often in June and November. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black crappie, and Rock bass, dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Largemouth bass, and Smallmouth bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow perch, Bluegill, and Northern pike.
- Last stocked
- June 9, 2026
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 25
- Since 1987
- Species stocked
- 2 (+14 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 2,577.8
Fish at White Lake
Walleye Stocked · 19 plants · last June 9, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Muskellunge Stocked · 6 plants · last November 6, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk 
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed 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
Rock bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock bass species guide
Channel catfish Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Channel catfish species guide
White perch Confirmed present 
Bowfin Confirmed present Best: day, night Best: day, night
Bowfin species guide Freshwater drum Confirmed present
Brown bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown bullhead species guide
Lake sturgeon Confirmed present How White Lake is stocked
About 3,628 reported fish per acre, the most of 6 lakes in Muskegon County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1987
960,000
Fish stocked in 1989
421,000
Fish stocked in 2011
133,110
Fish stocked in 2013
112,750
Fish stocked in 2014
3,853
Fish stocked in 2015
128,357
Fish stocked in 2016
6,791,318
Fish stocked in 2017
129,333
Fish stocked in 2019
150,811
Fish stocked in 2021
3,800
Fish stocked in 2022
112,695
Fish stocked in 2024
204,640
Fish stocked in 2026
201,334
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Walleye | 201,334 | – | report |
| November 6, 2024 | Muskellunge | 3,857 | – | report |
| June 4, 2024 | Walleye | 87,071 | – | report |
| June 4, 2024 | Walleye | 113,712 | – | report |
| June 21, 2022 | Walleye | 36,073 | – | report |
| June 9, 2022 | Walleye | 76,622 | – | report |
| November 8, 2021 | Muskellunge | 1,142 | – | report |
| November 2, 2021 | Muskellunge | 2,658 | – | report |
| June 13, 2019 | Walleye | 20,949 | – | report |
| June 11, 2019 | Walleye | 101,267 | – | report |
| June 5, 2019 | Walleye | 28,595 | – | report |
| June 8, 2017 | Walleye | 40,132 | – | report |
| June 7, 2017 | Walleye | 89,201 | – | report |
| November 10, 2016 | Muskellunge | 3,818 | – | report |
| May 3, 2016 | Walleye | 1,316,250 | – | report |
| April 29, 2016 | Walleye | 877,250 | – | report |
| April 26, 2016 | Walleye | 1,600,000 | – | report |
| April 19, 2016 | Walleye | 2,994,000 | – | report |
| June 2, 2015 | Walleye | 128,357 | – | report |
| November 13, 2014 | Muskellunge | 3,853 | – | report |
| November 13, 2013 | Muskellunge | 3,854 | – | report |
| May 29, 2013 | Walleye | 108,896 | – | report |
| June 7, 2011 | Walleye | 133,110 | – | report |
| July 14, 1989 | Walleye | 421,000 | – | report |
| April 20, 1987 | Walleye | 960,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Whitehall
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock, cleaning station
Main trailer launch is the Montague Municipal Boat Launch, 8500 Ramp Road, upper lake: 3 docks, restroom, fish cleaning station. Small launches at Scenic Road and Lau Road on the west end. Shore access at Covell, Lions, Svenson and Goodrich parks in Whitehall and Maple Grove Park in Montague.
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About White Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at White Lake?
Fishing White Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 19 of 25 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge. Walleye was last stocked June 9, 2026. Muskellunge was last stocked November 6, 2024. Yellow perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Largemouth bass, plus 10 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is White Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 9, 2026. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1987, most often in June and November. About 3,628 reported fish per acre, the most of 6 lakes in Muskegon County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 27 years between 1987 and 2026.
How do you get on White Lake?
The nearest town is Whitehall. Facilities include restrooms, dock, and cleaning station. Main trailer launch is the Montague Municipal Boat Launch, 8500 Ramp Road, upper lake: 3 docks, restroom, fish cleaning station. Small launches at Scenic Road and Lau Road on the west end. Shore access at Covell, Lions, Svenson and Goodrich parks in Whitehall and Maple Grove Park in Montague.