Mason County · lake · 14,296,871 acres
Lake Michigan
Stocked 50× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Lake Michigan is a lake in Mason County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout, Lake Whitefish and Walleye — most recently on Jul 2, 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
70°
65°
15 mph
1%
Fri
Drizzle
70°
69°
13 mph
29%
Sat
Rain
68°
63°
23 mph
59%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 2 | Walleye | 59,825 | 3.8" | |
| Jul 1 | Walleye | 23,317 | 3.71" | |
| Jun 30 | Walleye | 125,310 | 3.71" | |
| Jun 25 | Walleye | 9,882 | 4.5" | |
| May 7 | Brown Trout | 3,710 | 19.44" | |
| May 7 | Brown Trout | 18,200 | 11.39" | |
| May 7 | Brown Trout | 8,000 | 19.44" | |
| Apr 13 | Brown Trout | 9,397 | 18.56" | |
| Apr 13 | Brown Trout | 9,400 | 18.56" | |
| Apr 9 | Brown Trout | 11,620 | 15.79" | |
| Apr 8 | Brown Trout | 12,680 | 16.15" | |
| Apr 6 | Brown Trout | 18,690 | 19.28" | |
| Apr 6 | Brown Trout | 8,999 | 19.28" | |
| Apr 6 | Brown Trout | 9,000 | 19.64" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 22 | Walleye | 10,000 | 16.51" | |
| Oct 9 | Walleye | 2,815 | 11.2" | |
| Jul 23 | Lake Whitefish | 34 | 6" | |
| Jul 9 | Walleye | 12,121 | 6.35" | |
| Jul 2 | Walleye | 15,246 | 4.83" | |
| Jul 2 | Walleye | 24,244 | 5.61" | |
| Jun 30 | Walleye | 31,757 | 4.93" | |
| Jun 25 | Walleye | 40,387 | 3.51" | |
| Jun 25 | Walleye | 98,624 | 5" | |
| Jun 24 | Walleye | 53,700 | 3.51" | |
| May 13 | Brown Trout | 1,600 | 19.52" | |
| May 7 | Brown Trout | 29,700 | 11.75" | |
| Apr 11 | Brown Trout | 13,366 | 17.87" | |
| Apr 11 | Brown Trout | 11,804 | 17.87" | |
| Apr 10 | Brown Trout | 13,366 | 17.87" | |
| Apr 9 | Brown Trout | 9,998 | 19.37" | |
| Apr 9 | Brown Trout | 9,798 | 19.37" | |
| Apr 7 | Brown Trout | 19,996 | 19.18" | |
| Apr 7 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 19.18" | |
| Apr 7 | Brown Trout | 9,600 | 19.18" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 25 | Brown Trout | 7,200 | 15" | |
| Oct 16 | Walleye | 331 | 12.95" | |
| Oct 6 | Walleye | 1,357 | 13.46" | |
| Oct 4 | Walleye | 1,155 | 13.36" | |
| Jul 1 | Walleye | 30,804 | 4.24" | |
| Jul 1 | Walleye | 33,230 | 5" | |
| Jun 26 | Walleye | 42,357 | 4.17" | |
| Jun 26 | Walleye | 21,823 | 4.7" | |
| Jun 25 | Walleye | 4,044 | 5.84" | |
| Jun 25 | Walleye | 106,109 | 4.17" | |
| Jun 25 | Walleye | 22,250 | 4.7" | |
| Jun 24 | Walleye | 12,202 | 3.3" | |
| Jun 22 | Walleye | 13,604 | 3.2" | |
| Jun 21 | Walleye | 15,931 | 3.2" | |
| Jun 21 | Walleye | 56,436 | 4.14" | |
| Jun 20 | Walleye | 40,698 | 4.5" | |
When does Lake Michigan get stocked?
Going by 50 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April and June.
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 brown trout → · All Michigan waters with lake whitefish →
Nearby waters
- Big Sable River12.5 mistocked May 13, 2026
- Lost Lake13.4 mi
- Lincoln River14.2 mi
- Lost Lakes15.3 mi
- Pere Marquette River15.2 mistocked May 19, 2026
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 Michigan fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Michigan?+
Lake Michigan is stocked with Brown Trout, Lake Whitefish and Walleye in Mason County, Michigan, most recently on Jul 2, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Michigan get stocked?+
Going by 50 records since 2024, stocking at Lake Michigan peaks in April and June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Michigan?+
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 Michigan?+
Lake Michigan is a lake in Mason County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Jul 2, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.