Muskegon County · lake · 4,207 acres
Muskegon Lake
Stocked 4× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Muskegon Lake is a lake in Muskegon County, Michigan, stocked with Chinook Salmon, Muskellunge and Walleye — most recently on Jun 3, 2025. 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
Drizzle
83°
63°
9 mph
19%
Sat
Rain
73°
64°
14 mph
73%
Sun
Drizzle
76°
63°
12 mph
31%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 3 | Walleye | 103,308 | 2.87" | |
| Jun 3 | Walleye | 108,922 | 2.87" | |
| May 8 | Chinook Salmon | 124,517 | 9.4" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 31 | Muskellunge | 6,217 | 21.2" | |
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 chinook salmon → · All Michigan waters with muskellunge →
Nearby waters
- Bear Lake1.4 mi
- Ruddiman Lagoon1.5 mi
- Green Creek1.4 mi
- Bear Creek2.3 mi
- North Channel Muskegon River2.7 mi
- Muskegon River2.7 mistocked May 19, 2026
- Mona Lake4.4 mistocked Jun 9, 2026
- Black Creek5.0 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.
Muskegon Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Muskegon Lake?+
Muskegon Lake is stocked with Chinook Salmon, Muskellunge and Walleye in Muskegon County, Michigan, most recently on Jun 3, 2025 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Muskegon Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2024, stocking at Muskegon Lake peaks in June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Muskegon 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 Muskegon Lake?+
Muskegon Lake is a lake in Muskegon County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Jun 3, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.