What fish can you catch in Timber Lake?

Timber Lake is home to 32 fish species including Brook Trout, Golden Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Brook Silverside, Brook Stickleback, Central Mudminnow and more.

When was Timber Lake last stocked?

Timber Lake was last stocked on October 22, 2025 (329 days ago). See the full stocking history below.

Are there boat launches at Timber Lake?

No boat launch information is currently on file for Timber Lake. Check the Michigan DNR for public access points.

Where is Timber Lake located?

Timber Lake is located in Iron County, Michigan.

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Timber Lake

📍 Iron County, Michigan

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

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🐟 Fish Species in Timber Lake

Salvelinus fontinalis

Notemigonus crysoleucas

Notropis atherinoides

Catostomus catostomus

Notropis volucellus

Cottus bairdii

Pungitius pungitius

Margariscus nachtriebi

Moxostoma macrolepidotum

Coregonus zenithicus

Cottus cognatus

Cyprinella spiloptera

Notropis hudsonius

Gasterosteus aculeatus

Percopsis omiscomaycus

Fundulus diaphanus

Catostomus commersonii

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📋 Timber Lake Stocking Records

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Oct 16, 2012	Brook Trout	3,492	6.0"
Oct 6, 2011	Brook Trout	3,275	5.6"
Oct 5, 2010	Brook Trout	3,490	5.6"
Oct 15, 2009	Brook Trout	3,494	6.2"
Oct 10, 2008	Brook Trout	3,795	5.7"
Oct 15, 2007	Brook Trout	3,494	5.6"
Oct 2, 2006	Brook Trout	3,755	5.6"
Oct 11, 2005	Brook Trout	3,795	5.7"
Sep 29, 2004	Brook Trout	3,490	4.5"
Oct 15, 2003	Brook Trout	3,795	4.3"
Nov 5, 2002	Brook Trout	3,494	4.9"
Oct 22, 2001	Brook Trout	3,500	5.2"