Ward Lake trout stocking
Luce County, Michigan · lake · about 890 ft elevation
Ward Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (May 18, 2026). We have 17 stockings on record since Oct 13, 2016, 1 in the last 12 months (154 fish). Most stockings come in May and November. Species stocked: brook trout.
- The most stocked water in Luce County (17 stocking days on record).
- Stocked more often than 88% of Michigan waters on our record.
Weather at Ward Lake
- Tonight39°FChance Rain Showers27% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
- Monday47°FCloudy9% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Monday Night39°FMostly Cloudy5% rain · wind 10 mph
- Tuesday50°FPartly Sunny7% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
- Tuesday Night34°FMostly Cloudy12% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Veterans Day45°FChance Rain Showers28% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Ward Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in May and November.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook trout | 17 | 2,446 | 144 | 8.9 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 154 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 18Latest Monday | Brook trout | 154 | 8.7 in | 195 days |
20252 stockings · 201 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 4 Tuesday | Brook trout | 50 | 17.3 in | 167 days |
May 21 Wednesday | Brook trout | 151 | 8.9 in | 176 days |
20242 stockings · 181 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 26 Tuesday | Brook trout | 50 | 19.6 in | 29 weeks |
May 7 Tuesday | Brook trout | 131 | 8.1 in | 180 days |
20232 stockings · 187 fish
- Nov 9 brook trout, 55 fish
- May 9 brook trout, 132 fish
20221 stocking · 175 fish
- May 20 brook trout, 175 fish
20212 stockings · 170 fish
- Nov 10 brook trout, 50 fish
- May 3 brook trout, 120 fish
20201 stocking · 50 fish
- Nov 4 brook trout, 50 fish
20192 stockings · 180 fish
- Nov 26 brook trout, 50 fish
- May 28 brook trout, 130 fish
20181 stocking · 400 fish
- Nov 1 brook trout, 400 fish
20171 stocking · 349 fish
- Oct 30 brook trout, 349 fish
20162 stockings · 399 fish
- Oct 21 brook trout, 50 fish
- Oct 13 brook trout, 349 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 Ward Lake?
Luce County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Ward Lake
- Moon Lakelake · 1 mistocked May 18, 2026
- Dillingham Lakelake · 2 mistocked May 23, 2018
- Syphon Lakelake · 5 mistocked May 18, 2026
- Tank Lakelake · 6 mistocked May 21, 2026
- Peanut Lakelake · 6 mistocked May 6, 2020
- Bullhead Lakelake · 7 mistocked Nov 4, 2025
- Pratt Lakelake · 7 mistocked May 18, 2026
- Camp Eight Lakelake · 8 mistocked May 18, 2026
All stocked waters in Luce CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Ward Lake
- When was Ward Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 18, 2026 (brook trout, 154 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Ward Lake stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May and November.
- Is Ward Lake stocked often?
- The most stocked water in Luce County (17 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 88% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Ward Lake?
- Brook trout (17 stockings, 2,446 fish).