Marquette County · lake · 56 acres
Lake Arfelin
Stocked 4× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Lake Arfelin is a lake in Marquette County, Michigan, stocked with Brook Trout and Splake — most recently on May 22, 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
Rain
81°
64°
11 mph
52%
Sat
Fog
71°
54°
11 mph
34%
Sun
Overcast
69°
50°
9 mph
8%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 22 | Splake | 1,830 | 20.8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 16 | Splake | 1,664 | 20" | |
| Jan 6 | Brook Trout | 70 | 44.5" | |
| Jan 6 | Brook Trout | 75 | 49.8" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Michigan waters with brook trout → · All Michigan waters with splake →
Nearby waters
- Section Twenty-eight Lake0.6 mi
- Four Island Lake1.1 mi
- Little Bear Lake0.9 mi
- Baraga Creek1.2 mi
- Big Bear Lake1.1 mi
- Lake Vedder1.5 mi
- Little White Goat Lake2.1 mi
- Lake Elinor1.6 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.
Lake Arfelin fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Arfelin?+
Lake Arfelin is stocked with Brook Trout and Splake in Marquette County, Michigan, most recently on May 22, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Arfelin get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2025, stocking at Lake Arfelin peaks in January and May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Arfelin?+
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 Lake Arfelin?+
Lake Arfelin is a lake in Marquette County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 22, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.