Wolf Lake fishing

Wolf Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, Black crappie, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, and 3 more. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1994, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black crappie, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Northern pike, and Yellow perch, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth bass.

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Last stocked
June 4, 2024
· Walleye
Plants on record
8
Since 1994
Species stocked
1 (+9 also recorded)
Surface acres
225.6

Fish at Wolf Lake

1 stocked · 9 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last June 4, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked June 4, 2024 · 8 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

How Wolf Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 2,122 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 6 lakes in Muskegon County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1994

400,000

Fish stocked in 2011

11,300

Fish stocked in 2013

13,265

Fish stocked in 2015

12,083

Fish stocked in 2017

8,895

Fish stocked in 2019

11,438

Fish stocked in 2022

10,170

Fish stocked in 2024

11,625

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 4, 2024Walleye11,625–report
June 8, 2022Walleye10,170–report
June 5, 2019Walleye11,438–report
July 12, 2017Walleye8,895–report
June 3, 2015Walleye12,083–report
May 30, 2013Walleye13,265–report
June 8, 2011Walleye11,300–report
May 3, 1994Walleye400,000–report

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Muskegon
Facilities
restrooms, dock

5 miles northeast of Muskegon. The main launch is on a 1,400-ft township parcel on the west shore (Egelston Township's Sunset Park: boat launch, fishing dock, vault toilets), popular for shore fishing. Wolf Lake County Park has south-shore beach access; a road end reaches the east shore.

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

Nearest lakes

Mona Lake 9.3 mi last stocked June 9, 2026 Muskegon Lake 9.6 mi last stocked June 3, 2025 Spring Lake 11.9 mi last stocked November 13, 2024 Big Blue Lake 14.6 mi last stocked June 9, 2025 Half Moon Lake 14.7 mi last stocked April 8, 2021

Common questions

What fish are at Wolf Lake?

Fishing Wolf Lake usually means Walleye. All 8 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked June 4, 2024. Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, and Black crappie, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Wolf Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 4, 2024. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1994, most often in May and June. About 2,122 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 6 lakes in Muskegon County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 23 years between 1994 and 2024.

How do you get on Wolf Lake?

The nearest town is Muskegon. Facilities include restrooms and dock. 5 miles northeast of Muskegon. The main launch is on a 1,400-ft township parcel on the west shore (Egelston Township's Sunset Park: boat launch, fishing dock, vault toilets), popular for shore fishing. Wolf Lake County Park has south-shore beach access; a road end reaches the east shore.

Which lakes near Wolf Lake were stocked more recently?

Mona Lake (9.3 mi), Muskegon Lake (9.6 mi), Spring Lake (11.9 mi), and Big Blue Lake (14.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Mona Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Muskegon Lake is also stocked with Walleye, and Big Blue Lake is also stocked with Walleye.

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