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Holmes Lake

πŸ“ Iron County, Michigan

Holmes Lake is a fishing water in Iron County, Michigan (Northern Lake Michigan management unit).

35
Fish species
1
Boat launches
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Public access
Conditions today C 51/100 Average conditions Last stocked Jul 15, 1980 Largemouth Bass, 46.3 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 Holmes 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, largemouth bass and northern pike), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

C
51/100
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jul 15, 1980
Last: Jul 15, 1980
πŸŒ– Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
πŸ‚ Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
5 game species present
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Holmes Lake Today

Fall fish at Holmes 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 Holmes 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, largemouth bass and northern pike.

Moderate estimated pressure today
Weekend Peak season

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 Holmes Lake

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
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Northern Pike24"2
Yellow PerchNone25

πŸ“‹ Holmes Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jul 15, 1980 Largemouth Bass 33 6.7"
Jun 13, 1979 Bluegill 60 β€”

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

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 2 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Jun.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun Jul
Most Stocked Species
Bluegill Largemouth Bass

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

βš“ Holmes Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Holmes 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 Iron County boat launches.

Holmes Lake Gravel ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 4 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, AIS signage
Hours
Open at all times
Phone
906-875-3324
Record updated
April 2026
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🌀 Current Holmes Lake Weather Conditions

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