Michigan
Muskellunge in Michigan
Muskellunge are on record in 24 Michigan waters, with 39 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in October and November.
When does Michigan stock muskellunge?
Waters holding muskellunge
- Lake Michigamme5×
- Lake Hudson4×
- Thornapple Lake4×
- Chicagon Lake2×
- McKeever Lake2×
- Austin Lake2×
- Belleville Lake1×
- Dana Lake1×
- Otsego Lake1×
- Budd Lake1×
- Craig Lake1×
- Lake Macatawa1×
- Mona Lake1×
- Hardy Dam Pond1×
- Kingston Lake1×
- White Lake1×
- Bankson Lake1×
- Campau Lake1×
- Hamlin Lake1×
- Lake Ovid1×
- Muskegon Lake1×
- Teal Lake1×
- Cooke Dam Pond1×
- Lake Winyah1×
Freshest muskellunge stockings
- McKeever LakeJun 2, 2026
- Otsego LakeJun 2, 2026
- Belleville LakeJun 2, 2026
- Chicagon LakeJun 2, 2026
- Dana LakeJun 2, 2026
- Thornapple LakeNov 6, 2025
- Lake HudsonNov 6, 2025
- Thornapple RiverNov 6, 2025
- Thornapple LakeJul 7, 2025
- Lake HudsonJul 7, 2025
- Lake HudsonJun 11, 2025
- Thornapple LakeJun 11, 2025
- Lake MichigammeNov 13, 2024
- Lake MacatawaNov 13, 2024
- Craig LakeNov 13, 2024
- Mona LakeNov 13, 2024
- Budd LakeNov 13, 2024
- Austin LakeNov 13, 2024
- Kingston LakeNov 6, 2024
- Hardy Dam PondNov 6, 2024
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Muskellunge in Michigan — FAQ
Where can I catch muskellunge in Michigan?+
Muskellunge are on record in 24 Michigan waters, including Lake Michigamme, Lake Hudson, Thornapple Lake. The full list is on this page.
When does Michigan stock muskellunge?+
Michigan stocks muskellunge most heavily in October and November, going by 39 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for muskellunge in Michigan?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.