Kalkaska County · lake · 874 acres
Manistee Lake
Stocked 3× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Manistee Lake is a lake in Kalkaska County, Michigan, stocked with Walleye — most recently on Jun 25, 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°
56°
9 mph
1%
Fri
Drizzle
84°
63°
9 mph
37%
Sat
Rain
68°
61°
8 mph
84%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 25 | Walleye | 45,775 | 5" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 3 | Walleye | 42,950 | 2.81" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 23 | Walleye | 764 | 18.44" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Lake of the Woods0.6 mi
- Lost Lake1.4 mi
- Perch Lake2.0 mi
- Post Lake2.1 mi
- Grass Lake2.0 mi
- Lake Five2.3 mi
- Pickerel Lake2.5 mi
- Timber Lake3.5 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.
Manistee Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Manistee Lake?+
Manistee Lake is stocked with Walleye in Kalkaska County, Michigan, most recently on Jun 25, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Manistee 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 Manistee Lake?+
Manistee Lake is a lake in Kalkaska County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Jun 25, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.