Marquette County · lake · 77 acres
Sporley Lake
Stocked 6× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Sporley Lake is a lake in Marquette County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout, Lake Trout and Splake — most recently on May 4, 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
Drizzle
85°
63°
10 mph
47%
Fri
Showers
80°
66°
9 mph
45%
Sat
Drizzle
71°
55°
12 mph
30%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 1,400 | 19.41" | |
| Apr 28 | Splake | 1,999 | 19.8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 30 | Lake Trout | 45 | 836.42" | |
| May 19 | Splake | 2,000 | 20.6" | |
| May 13 | Brown Trout | 1,498 | 12.38" | |
| Jan 2 | Lake Trout | 46 | 82.8" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Wilson Lake0.4 mi
- Silver Lake0.5 mi
- Engman Lake0.6 mi
- Big Trout Lake0.8 mistocked May 4, 2026
- Martin Lake1.1 mi
- Cameron Lake1.7 mi
- Moccasin Lake1.8 mistocked Oct 30, 2025
- Provost Lake2.2 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.
Sporley Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Sporley Lake?+
Sporley Lake is stocked with Brown Trout, Lake Trout and Splake in Marquette County, Michigan, most recently on May 4, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Sporley Lake get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2025, stocking at Sporley Lake peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Sporley 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 Sporley Lake?+
Sporley Lake is a lake in Marquette County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 4, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.