Wolf Lake fishing

Wolf Lake fishing: not stocked since November 1, 2006. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout, Tiger Muskie, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Muskellunge. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Muskellunge and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
November 1, 2006
· Muskellunge
Plants on record
9
Since 1979
Species recorded
5
Surface acres
25.5

Fish at Wolf Lake

5 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last April 19, 1982 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 19, 1982 · 4 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Northern Pike Stocked · 2 plants · last October 23, 1992 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked October 23, 1992 · 2 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Northern Pike species guide
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last October 23, 1992 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked October 23, 1992 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide
Muskellunge Stocked · 1 plant · last November 1, 2006 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked November 1, 2006 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk

Muskellunge species guide

How Wolf Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 134 reported fish per acre, 7th most of 12 lakes in Van Buren County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

750

Fish stocked in 1980

750

Fish stocked in 1981

700

Fish stocked in 1982

700

Fish stocked in 1988

115

Fish stocked in 1992

383

Fish stocked in 2006

25

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
November 1, 2006Muskellunge25–report
October 23, 1992Largemouth Bass256–report
October 23, 1992Northern Pike127–report
October 25, 1988Northern Pike84–report
October 25, 1988Tiger Muskie31–report
April 19, 1982Rainbow Trout700–report
April 1, 1981Rainbow Trout700–report
May 8, 1980Rainbow Trout750–report
April 18, 1979Rainbow Trout750–report

Access and facts

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 Wolf Lake?

Fishing Wolf Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 4 of 9 plants on record, ahead of Northern Pike and 3 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 19, 1982. Northern Pike was last stocked October 23, 1992. Largemouth Bass was last stocked October 23, 1992. Muskellunge was last stocked November 1, 2006. 1 more species is on the stocking report.

When is Wolf Lake stocked?

Not stocked since November 1, 2006. About 134 reported fish per acre, 7th most of 12 lakes in Van Buren County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 21 years between 1979 and 2006.

Which lakes near Wolf Lake were stocked more recently?

Maple Lake (7.2 mi) and Ruppert Lake (8 mi) were stocked more recently. Ruppert Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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