Fishing Big Island Lake

Schoolcraft County, Michigan · 35 ft max depth

Fish Species

Muskellunge

DNR Fish Stocking

Muskellunge: 280 total

Date	Species	Strain	Number	Avg Length
11/1/2023	Muskellunge	Great Lakes	130	9.02"
10/26/2021	Muskellunge	Great Lakes	150	9.17"

Source: Michigan DNR Fish Stocking Database

Fishing Tournaments & Competitions

Check for upcoming registered bass, walleye, and muskellunge tournaments on Big Island Lake.

🏆 MI Tournament SearchDNR Fishing Tournament Information System 🎣 Tournament CalendarAmerican Fishing Contests — Big Island Lake

Michigan Fishing Resources

🐟 Master Angler ProgramTrophy catch records & map — apply for your patch 📋 Michigan Fishing Regulations2025–2026 season dates, size & possession limits 📍 DNR Where to FishSpecies-specific locations & family fishing waters

Data: Michigan DNR · ← Back to Big Island Lake Guide

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