Central Stoneroller Lakes in Michigan
Found in 10 Michigan lakes
Rough fish like Central Stoneroller are often associated with eutrophic, nutrient-loaded waters. Their presence — documented in 10 Michigan lakes — is often a signal of how the rest of the fishery is functioning. Central Stoneroller is narrowly distributed — only 10 lakes in Michigan have a documented record. The constraint is usually habitat: cold water, specific depth profile, or river connection.
Rough-fish-dominant lakes are worth checking the grade on: a rough-fish-heavy fishery often reflects an underlying nutrient-loading problem in the watershed. Cross-reference the Central Stoneroller lake list below against the LakeGrade rubric: lakes with both an A or B grade and Central Stoneroller documented are the best places to start for recreational targeting.
Central Stoneroller Lakes Map
Every Michigan lake with documented central stoneroller, colored by water-quality grade.
Best Central Stoneroller Lakes in Michigan
| Rank | Lake | County | Grade | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long Lake | Gogebic | A | 12 ft | - |
| 2 | Sanford Lake | Benzie | NR | 15.8 ft | - |
| 3 | Long Lake | Cass | NR | 10.5 ft | - |
| 4 | Long Lake | Gogebic | NR | 11.5 ft | - |
| 5 | Long Lake | Benzie | NR | 11.5 ft | - |
| 6 | Long Lake | Grand Traverse | NR | 24 ft | - |
| 7 | Baldwin Lake Northwest Basin | Cass | NR | 8 ft | - |
| 8 | Long Lake | Cheboygan | NR | 18 ft | - |
| 9 | Baldwins Lake | Cass | NR | 8 ft | - |
| 10 | Sanford Lake | Benzie | NR | 14.5 ft | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Michigan lakes have central stoneroller?
Central Stoneroller are found in 10 lakes in Michigan. The average water quality grade of these lakes is A (Excellent).
What are the best central stoneroller lakes in Michigan?
The best central stoneroller lakes in Michigan by water quality are Long Lake, Sanford Lake, Long Lake, Long Lake, Long Lake.
Fish species from state agency survey, stocking, and public fishing-access records; water-quality grades from the EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys.