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Lake Bailey

πŸ“ Keweenaw County, Michigan

Lake Bailey is a fishing water in Keweenaw County, Michigan (Lake Superior management unit).

35
Fish species
1
Boat launches
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Public access
Conditions today D 40/100 Below-average Last stocked Oct 17, 1991 Muskellunge, 35.1 years ago Keeper size (estimated) No estimate Not enough size data Access 1 boat launch Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Lake Bailey 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 muskellunge, northern pike and yellow perch), 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 Oct 17, 1991
Last: Oct 17, 1991
πŸŒ— Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
πŸƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
5 game species present
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Lake Bailey Today

Fall fish at Lake Bailey 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 Lake Bailey 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 muskellunge, northern pike and yellow perch.

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.

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Lake Bailey

Combined bite activity across all 35 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
Muskellunge42"1 per license year (registration required)
Northern Pike24"2
Yellow PerchNone25
Rock BassNone25 sunfish combined

πŸ“‹ Lake Bailey Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Oct 17, 1991 Muskellunge 450 9.2"
Sep 27, 1990 Muskellunge 450 9.3"
Aug 22, 1989 Muskellunge 450 8.6"
Oct 5, 1988 Muskellunge 400 10.3"
Oct 5, 1987 Muskellunge 450 10.3"
Sep 17, 1986 Muskellunge 400 7.1"
Oct 2, 1985 Muskellunge 300 10.2"
Aug 27, 1984 Muskellunge 420 6.9"
Aug 4, 1983 Muskellunge 400 7.4"
Aug 3, 1982 Muskellunge 450 5.8"
Aug 26, 1981 Muskellunge 450 6.8"
Aug 27, 1980 Muskellunge 450 7.3"
Jul 19, 1979 Muskellunge 450 5.4"

* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 13 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Aug.
Peak Stocking Months
Aug Oct Sep
Most Stocked Species
Muskellunge

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

βš“ Lake Bailey Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Lake Bailey. 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 Keweenaw County boat launches.

Lake Bailey Gravel ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 5 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, AIS signage
Hours
Open at all times
Phone
906-289-4215
Record updated
August 2026
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