Roscommon County · lake · 10,197 acres
Higgins Lake
Stocked 14× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Higgins Lake is a lake in Roscommon County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout, Lake Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 16, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
84°
55°
7 mph
8%
Fri
Rain
86°
65°
11 mph
29%
Sat
Showers
69°
62°
10 mph
85%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 16 | Brown Trout | 6,790 | 18.73" | |
| Apr 16 | Brown Trout | 6,789 | 18.73" | |
| Apr 15 | Rainbow Trout | 11,620 | 19.59" | |
| Apr 15 | Rainbow Trout | 2,559 | 19.59" | |
| Apr 15 | Brown Trout | 9,921 | 18.27" | |
| Apr 14 | Lake Trout | 31,454 | 14.3" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 30 | Rainbow Trout | 25,532 | 12.9" | |
| Oct 30 | Rainbow Trout | 9,834 | 12.9" | |
| May 19 | Rainbow Trout | 8,588 | 21.67" | |
| Apr 15 | Rainbow Trout | 21,897 | 19.33" | |
| Apr 14 | Brown Trout | 20,798 | 19.49" | |
| Apr 14 | Brown Trout | 4,000 | 18.88" | |
| Apr 14 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 19.29" | |
| Apr 8 | Lake Trout | 30,799 | 14.1" | |
When does Higgins Lake get stocked?
Going by 14 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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All Michigan waters with brown trout → · All Michigan waters with lake trout →
Nearby waters
- Marl Lake4.4 mi
- Mud Lake5.8 mi
- North Bay Houghton Lake6.7 mi
- Backus Creek8.1 mi
- Dead Stream6.8 mi
- Beaver Creek6.9 mi
- Houghton Lake Flats Flooding8.7 mi
- Houghton Lake9.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Higgins Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Higgins Lake?+
Higgins Lake is stocked with Brown Trout, Lake Trout and Rainbow Trout in Roscommon County, Michigan, most recently on Apr 16, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Higgins Lake get stocked?+
Going by 14 records since 2025, stocking at Higgins Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Higgins Lake?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Higgins Lake?+
Higgins Lake is a lake in Roscommon County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 16, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.