Fishing Parent Lake
Baraga County, Michigan
Fish Species
DNR Fish Stocking
| Date | Species | Strain | Number | Avg Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2024 | Walleye | St. Marys River | 3,298 | 1.99" |
| 5/7/2024 | Walleye | St. Marys River | 50,000 | 0.25" |
| 6/28/2023 | Walleye | St. Marys River | 3,000 | 2.02" |
| 5/17/2023 | Walleye | St. Marys River | 50,000 | 0.25" |
| 5/6/2021 | Walleye | St. Marys River | 50,000 | 0.25" |
| 6/24/2020 | Walleye | St. Marys River | 3,150 | 2.11" |
| 5/11/2020 | Walleye | St. Marys River | 50,000 | 0.25" |
Source: Michigan DNR Fish Stocking Database
Ice Fishing
Located in Baraga County in the Upper Peninsula, Parent Lake freezes reliably each winter and likely offers solid ice fishing for perch. Always check local ice conditions before heading out, as thickness can vary with current and snow cover.
Fishing Tournaments & Competitions
Check for upcoming registered bass, walleye, and muskellunge tournaments on Parent Lake.
Michigan Fishing Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Parent Lake?
Yellow perch are the most commonly reported catch — multiple anglers mention catching perch right off the dock with minimal effort. Given the U.P. location and lake characteristics, bass and panfish are also likely present, but perch are the consistent performer based on visitor reports.
Can you ice fish on Parent Lake?
Reviewers suggest it would be a good ice fishing lake, and given its U.P. location, it almost certainly freezes reliably each winter. Perch would be the primary target through the ice.
Data: Michigan DNR · ← Back to Parent Lake Guide
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