When was Roland Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 30, 2026 (brook trout, 1,500 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.

How often is Roland Lake stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2025, mostly in May, about every 13 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.

Is Roland Lake stocked often?

The second most stocked of 22 waters in Baraga County. Stocked more often than 95% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Roland Lake?

Brook trout (26 stockings, 17,660 fish).

How warm is the water near Roland Lake?

The nearest USGS gage read 42°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Roland Lake trout stocking

Baraga County, Michigan · lake · about 878 ft elevation

Roland Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 30, 2026). We have 26 stockings on record since Nov 22, 2016, 1 in the last 12 months (1,500 fish). Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: brook trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

Apr 30, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

1,500 fish

Water temperature

42°F

Cold for trout

The second most stocked of 22 waters in Baraga County.
Stocked more often than 95% of Michigan waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: RAVINE RIVER AT SICOTTE RD NEAR SKANEE, MI (3 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 42°F
Gage height: 3.53 ft

Cold for trout. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 45 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Roland Lake

Overnight
34°F
Mostly Cloudy
6% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Monday
54°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
15% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Monday Night
40°F
Mostly Clear
4% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday
51°F
Sunny
wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
35°F
Mostly Cloudy
4% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Veterans Day
43°F
Rain Showers Likely
64% rain · wind 0 to 10 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Roland Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in April to May. Stocked 3 times in 2025, mostly in May, about every 13 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Roland Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Jan	Apr	May	Nov	Dec
2026		1
2025			3
2024		1	1
2023		1	1		1
2022			1	1
2021	1	1
2020			2
2019		1	1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Brook trout	26	17,660	679	12.2 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 1,500 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
Apr 30Latest Thursday	Brook trout	1,500	8.5 in	345 days

20253 stockings · 2,126 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
May 20 Tuesday	Brook trout	1,500	8.9 in	13 days
May 7 Wednesday	Brook trout	544	9.0 in	6 days
May 1 Thursday	Brook trout	82	12.3 in	353 days

20242 stockings · 1,900 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
May 13 Monday	Brook trout	1,600	8.7 in	26 days
Apr 17 Wednesday	Brook trout	300	12.5 in	135 days

20233 stockings · 1,981 fish

Dec 4 brook trout, 181 fish
May 10 brook trout, 1,600 fish
Apr 25 brook trout, 200 fish

20222 stockings · 1,706 fish

Nov 30 brook trout, 106 fish
May 12 brook trout, 1,600 fish

20212 stockings · 1,700 fish

Apr 12 brook trout, 1,571 fish
Jan 5 brook trout, 129 fish

20202 stockings · 450 fish

May 18 brook trout, 250 fish
May 14 brook trout, 200 fish

20192 stockings · 1,643 fish

May 13 brook trout, 1,493 fish
Apr 30 brook trout, 150 fish

20185 stockings · 2,599 fish

Nov 20 brook trout, 150 fish
Jul 12 brook trout, 250 fish
Jun 27 brook trout, 500 fish
May 15 brook trout, 1,599 fish
Jan 3 brook trout, 100 fish

20173 stockings · 1,875 fish

Jul 5 brook trout, 125 fish
Jun 7 brook trout, 250 fish
Apr 24 brook trout, 1,500 fish

20161 stocking · 180 fish

Nov 22 brook trout, 180 fish

From Michigan fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Michigan fishing regulations.

Where is Roland Lake?

Baraga County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

Directions Larger map Michigan fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Roland Lake

Ravine Riverstream · 2 mistocked May 19, 2025
Slate Riverstream · 3 mistocked May 19, 2025
East Branch Huron Riverstream · 6 mistocked May 20, 2026
Lake Alicelake · 10 mistocked May 21, 2019
Howe Lakelake · 12 mistocked May 22, 2019
Lake Annlake · 12 mistocked May 22, 2019
Linden Creekstream · 13 mistocked May 15, 2024
Roubillard Creekstream · 13 mistocked May 19, 2025

All stocked waters in Baraga County Stocked this week in Michigan

Questions about Roland Lake

When was Roland Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 30, 2026 (brook trout, 1,500 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
How often is Roland Lake stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2025, mostly in May, about every 13 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
Is Roland Lake stocked often?: The second most stocked of 22 waters in Baraga County. Stocked more often than 95% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Roland Lake?: Brook trout (26 stockings, 17,660 fish).
How warm is the water near Roland Lake?: The nearest USGS gage read 42°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.