Fishing in
Mason County
Mason County, Michigan has 108 named fishable waters, 6 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
89 waters
Waters in Mason County
- Lake Michiganlake50× stocked
- Pere Marquette Riverstream10× stocked
- Big Sable Riverstream9× stocked
- Big South Branch Pere Marquette Riverstream8× stocked
- Hamlin Lakelake2× stocked
- Hackert Lakelake1× stocked
- Pere Marquette Lakelake610 ac
- Round Lakelake540 ac
- Bass Lakelake496 ac
- Gun Lakelake234 ac
- Ford Lakelake182 ac
- Lincoln Lakelake174 ac
- Tallman Lakelake160 ac
- Hopkins Lakelake115 ac
- Saint Marys Lakelake113 ac
- North Oxbow Lakelake110 ac
- Long Lakelake104 ac
- Pleiness Lakelake98 ac
- Gooseneck Lakelake87 ac
- Chancellor Lakelake67 ac
- Thunder Lakelake66 ac
- Eden Lakelake65 ac
- Woodruff Lakelake58 ac
- Emerson Lakelake58 ac
- Cartier Lakelake42 ac
- Lost Lakeslake41 ac
- Bartons Lakelake40 ac
- Hoags Lakelake36 ac
- Picnic Lakelake31 ac
- South Oxbow Lakelake30 ac
78 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Brown Trout4 waters
- Walleye3 waters
- Coho Salmon1 waters
- Muskellunge1 waters
- Rainbow Trout1 waters
- Lake Whitefish1 waters
- Chinook Salmon1 waters
Latest stockings
- Lake MichiganWalleyeJul 2, 2026
- Lake MichiganWalleyeJul 1, 2026
- Lake MichiganWalleyeJun 30, 2026
- Lake MichiganWalleyeJun 25, 2026
- Hackert LakeWalleyeJun 2, 2026
- Hamlin LakeWalleyeJun 2, 2026
- Pere Marquette RiverBrown TroutMay 19, 2026
- Big Sable RiverBrown TroutMay 13, 2026
- Big Sable RiverBrown TroutMay 13, 2026
- Lake MichiganBrown TroutMay 7, 2026
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Mason County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Mason County, Michigan?+
Mason County has 108 named fishable waters, 6 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Mason County?+
Waters in Mason County hold brown trout, walleye, coho salmon and muskellunge. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Mason County?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.