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Emily Lake

πŸ“ Houghton County, Michigan

Emily Lake is a fishing water in Houghton County, Michigan (Lake Superior management unit).

37
Fish species
1
Boat launches
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Public access
Conditions today D 40/100 Below-average Last stocked May 5, 2026 Rainbow Trout, 180 days ago Keeper size (estimated) Brook Trout Stocked fish likely at keeper size by now Access 1 boat launch Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Emily Lake looks for the day you pick (today by default), from 0 to 100. It adds up five things: how recently the lake was stocked, the moon phase, the season, how many game and panfish species live here (such as bluegill, brook trout and largemouth bass), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

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40/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

Below-average, consider a different lake or time of day.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked May 5, 2026
Last: May 5, 2026
πŸŒ— Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
πŸƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
7 game species present
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Emily Lake Today

Fall fish at Emily Lake are feeding heavily before winter. Match the forage: shad, crawfish, and perch patterns work well.

πŸ“Š Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Emily Lake is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for bluegill, brook trout and largemouth bass.

Moderate estimated pressure today
Weekend Popular stocking lake

Moderate activity expected. Midweek mornings are typically quieter.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

🐟 Fish Species in Emily Lake

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Emily Lake

Combined bite activity across all 37 species in this lake.

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πŸ“ Fishing Regulations

Statewide general rules for the species found here. Individual waters can have exceptions (special size limits, closed seasons, trout lake types), so check this lake's listing in the official DNR Fishing Guide before heading out.
SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Brook Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Yellow PerchNone25
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
5 Stocking events
16,763 Fish stocked
2 Species
180d Since last stock
1477d Longest gap
Rainbow Trout 13,263
Brook Trout 3,500
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
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2026
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Qty / event
May '17
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Jun '22
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πŸ“‹ Emily Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 5, 2026 Rainbow Trout 5,200 7.9"
Jun 6, 2025 Brook Trout 3,000 5.3"
Jun 8, 2022 Brook Trout 500 6.3"
May 23, 2018 Rainbow Trout 2,563 7.4"
May 3, 2017 Rainbow Trout 5,500 7.0"
May 17, 2016 Rainbow Trout 5,000 6.7"
May 11, 2015 Rainbow Trout 5,197 6.6"
Jun 9, 2014 Rainbow Trout 4,677 7.5"
May 20, 2013 Rainbow Trout 5,499 7.0"
May 1, 2012 Rainbow Trout 5,000 6.5"
May 9, 2011 Rainbow Trout 5,500 6.6"
May 4, 2010 Rainbow Trout 5,495 6.1"
Apr 28, 2009 Rainbow Trout 6,800 6.8"
May 9, 2008 Rainbow Trout 5,499 7.8"
May 4, 2007 Rainbow Trout 4,999 6.4"
Apr 28, 2006 Rainbow Trout 5,000 6.9"
Jan 10, 2006 Brook Trout 98 13.7"
Jan 10, 2006 Brook Trout 212 17.6"
Jan 10, 2006 Brook Trout 78 17.2"
May 4, 2005 Rainbow Trout 4,999 7.3"
Nov 17, 2004 Brook Trout 187 21.0"
Apr 28, 2004 Rainbow Trout 5,000 7.2"
May 12, 2003 Rainbow Trout 4,000 7.2"
May 6, 2002 Rainbow Trout 5,000 7.2"
May 3, 2001 Rainbow Trout 5,000 7.4"
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* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 46 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Jan.
Peak Stocking Months
May Jun Jan
Most Stocked Species
Rainbow Trout Brook Trout

* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.

βš“ Emily Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Emily Lake. Select a launch for details. Details come from the Michigan DNR boating access data and can change, so check posted signs on site. See all Houghton County boat launches.

Emily Lake State Forest Campground Paved ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 8 parking
Amenities
Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible pier
Hours
08:00-22:00
Phone
906-288-3321
Record updated
April 2026
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