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Lake Mary

πŸ“ Iron County, Michigan

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

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Conditions today C+ 56/100 Average conditions Last stocked Jun 26, 2025 Walleye, 1.3 years ago Keeper size (estimated) Walleye Stocked fish likely at keeper size by now Access 0 boat launches Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Lake Mary (Iron County) 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+
56/100
Friday, October 30, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jun 26, 2025
Last: Jun 26, 2025
πŸŒ– Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
πŸ‚ Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
8 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Lake Mary (Iron County) Today

Fall fish at Lake Mary (Iron County) 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 Mary (Iron County) 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
Friday Peak season 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 Lake Mary

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Lake Mary

Combined bite activity across all 38 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
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Smallmouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Walleye15"5
Yellow PerchNone25
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
5 Stocking events
54,077 Fish stocked
1 Species
491d Since last stock
741d Longest gap
Walleye 54,077
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πŸ“‹ Lake Mary Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 26, 2025 Walleye 13,572 1.7"
Jun 28, 2023 Walleye 12,700 1.6"
Jun 17, 2021 Walleye 12,000 1.7"
Oct 1, 2019 Walleye 2,805 4.4"
Jun 26, 2019 Walleye 13,000 1.6"
Oct 12, 2016 Walleye 138 3.4"
Oct 11, 2016 Walleye 902 3.4"
Oct 22, 2014 Walleye 2,101 3.7"
Oct 15, 2014 Walleye 164 4.8"
Oct 14, 2014 Walleye 198 4.8"
Oct 22, 2013 Walleye 1,430 4.3"
Oct 17, 2013 Walleye 1,010 6.0"
Oct 16, 2013 Walleye 60 7.2"
Oct 15, 2013 Walleye 175 7.2"
Oct 24, 2012 Walleye 162 5.4"
Sep 28, 2012 Walleye 392 7.7"
Sep 27, 2012 Walleye 1,194 7.7"
Sep 25, 2012 Walleye 160 6.9"
Jun 25, 2011 Walleye 21,973 1.9"
Jun 30, 2003 Walleye 24,950 1.6"
Jun 28, 2002 Walleye 19,535 2.1"
Jul 2, 2001 Walleye 13,000 1.5"
Nov 3, 1998 Walleye 2,966 6.8"
Jul 2, 1997 Walleye 12,676 2.0"
Jul 9, 1993 Walleye 7,558 1.7"
Showing 25 of 30 stocking records, newest first

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

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 30 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Jun.
Peak Stocking Months
Oct Jun Sep
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Rainbow Trout

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

βš“ Lake Mary Boat Launches

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🌀 Current Lake Mary Weather Conditions

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