Mackinac County · lake · 4,140 acres
South Manistique Lake
Stocked 3× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
South Manistique Lake is a lake in Mackinac County, Michigan, stocked with Rainbow Trout and Walleye — most recently on May 27, 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°
58°
9 mph
21%
Fri
Rain
83°
67°
11 mph
55%
Sat
Rain
70°
59°
9 mph
32%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 27 | Walleye | 1,999,900 | 0.9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 27 | Walleye | 395,000 | 0.9" | |
| Feb 12 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 33.02" | |
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 rainbow trout → · All Michigan waters with walleye →
Nearby waters
- Shoepac River1.1 mi
- Lilly Lake3.3 mi
- Shoepac Lake2.5 mi
- Hempfield Lake2.7 mi
- Black Creek3.3 mi
- Mitten Lake3.9 mi
- Portage Creek3.6 mi
- Browns Lake4.2 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.
South Manistique Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in South Manistique Lake?+
South Manistique Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Walleye in Mackinac County, Michigan, most recently on May 27, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish South Manistique 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 South Manistique Lake?+
South Manistique Lake is a lake in Mackinac County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 27, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.