Michigan stocking report
Manistique Lake
16 records Last stocked: October 18, 2025
The short answer
Manistique Lake was last stocked on October 18, 2025: 10,000 Walleye (6.5 in avg).
Location map
Manistique Lake location context
Manistique LakeMackinac County Lake HuronMackinac County Castle Rock PondMackinac County South Manistique (Whitefish) LakeMackinac County Carp RiverMackinac County
Pins use the finest location published with the stocking record. County-level pins show area context, not an exact access point; confirm access and directions with the official agency source.
Looking for a different Manistique Lake? Also on record: Manistique Lake (Luce County, Michigan)
Agency records
Full stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 18, 2025 | Walleye | 10,000 | 6.5 in avg | Site: Saw-Wa-Quato; Private Plant (under permit) |
| October 23, 2023 | Walleye | 6,400 | 5.98 in avg | Site: BIG MANISTIQUE LAKE; Private Plant (under permit) |
| October 21, 2022 | Walleye | 6,400 | 6.57 in avg | Site: BIG MANISTIQUE LAKE; Private Plant (under permit) |
| October 4, 2019 | Walleye | 3,000 | 6 in avg | Site: BIG MANISTIQUE LAKE; Private Plant (under permit) |
| October 17, 2017 | Walleye | 3,000 | 5.91 in avg | Site: BIG MANISTIQUE LAKE; Private Plant (under permit) |
| October 28, 2013 | Walleye | 2,500 | 9 in avg | Site: BIG MANISTIQUE LAKE; Private Plant (under permit) |
| October 18, 2012 | Walleye | 2,500 | 7.5 in avg | Site: BIG MANISTIQUE LAKE; Private Plant (under permit) |
| October 11, 2011 | Walleye | 1,500 | 8 in avg | Site: BIG MANISTIQUE LAKE; Private Plant (under permit) |
| October 21, 2008 | Walleye | 3,250 | 7 in avg | Site: BIG MANISTIQUE LAKE; Private Plant (under permit) |
| November 6, 2007 | Walleye | 2,000 | 8 in avg | Site: BIG MANISTIQUE LAKE; Private Plant (under permit) |
| November 9, 2005 | Walleye | 4,700 | 8.07 in avg | Site: BIG MANISTIQUE LAKE; Private Plant (under permit) |
| May 13, 2005 | Walleye | 1,000,000 | 0.28 in avg | Site: BIG MANISTIQUE LAKE |
| May 13, 1980 | Walleye | 200,000 | Site: BIG MANISTIQUE LAKE | |
| May 12, 1980 | Walleye | 100,000 | 0.43 in avg | Site: BIG MANISTIQUE LAKE |
| May 24, 1979 | Walleye | 350,000 | Site: BIG MANISTIQUE LAKE | |
| May 24, 1979 | Walleye | 568,980 | 0.43 in avg | Site: BIG MANISTIQUE LAKE; Private Plant (under permit) |
Records shown exactly as published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources. An event missing here does not mean the water was not stocked - some plants go unreported or are published elsewhere.
Data source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Last updated: .
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