Benzie County · lake · 573 acres
Upper Herring Lake
1 stocking on record · Michigan DNR
Upper Herring Lake is a lake in Benzie County, Michigan, stocked with Walleye — most recently on Jun 25, 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
Overcast
84°
59°
11 mph
2%
Fri
Overcast
80°
67°
8 mph
22%
Sat
Rain
73°
63°
8 mph
50%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 25 | Walleye | 35,152 | 4.08" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Herring Creek1.5 mi
- Lower Herring Lake1.6 mistocked Jun 25, 2025
- Herring Lake Outlet2.0 mi
- Crystal Lake Outlet5.0 mi
- Lucker Creek5.3 mi
- Hull Creek5.6 mi
- Rice Creek4.6 mi
- Mud Lake4.9 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.
Upper Herring Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Upper Herring Lake?+
Upper Herring Lake is stocked with Walleye in Benzie County, Michigan, most recently on Jun 25, 2025 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Upper Herring 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 Upper Herring Lake?+
Upper Herring Lake is a lake in Benzie County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Jun 25, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.