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East Lake

πŸ“ Luce County, Michigan

East Lake is a fishing water in Luce County, Michigan (Lake Superior management unit).

38
Fish species
1
Boat launches
βœ“
Public access
Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked Apr 20, 2001 Northern Pike, 25.6 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 East Lake (Luce 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.

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44/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

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

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Apr 20, 2001
Last: Apr 20, 2001
πŸŒ— Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
πŸƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
8 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for East Lake (Luce County) Today

Fall fish at East Lake (Luce 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 East Lake (Luce 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
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 East Lake

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish East Lake

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"
Walleye15"5
Yellow PerchNone25
Rock BassNone25 sunfish combined

πŸ“‹ East Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Apr 20, 2001 Northern Pike 130 18.0"
Jun 26, 1999 Walleye 2,500 1.8"
Jul 6, 1997 Walleye 3,038 2.2"
Jun 12, 1995 Northern Pike 500 3.4"
Sep 2, 1993 Walleye 123 4.6"
Sep 1, 1993 Walleye 300 4.6"
Jul 7, 1993 Walleye 3,018 1.9"
Jul 7, 1993 Walleye 2,653 2.0"
Jul 2, 1993 Walleye 2,491 1.8"
Sep 1, 1992 Walleye 842 5.4"
Jun 28, 1992 Walleye 3,000 1.7"
Sep 20, 1991 Walleye 170 5.0"
Sep 20, 1991 Walleye 66 10.0"
Aug 8, 1991 Golden Shiner 1,000 2.5"
Aug 5, 1991 Largemouth Bass 542 2.6"
Aug 1, 1991 Largemouth Bass 1,460 2.6"
Jul 2, 1991 Walleye 6,168 2.1"
Jun 5, 1991 Rainbow Trout 2,750 7.5"
Nov 2, 1990 Largemouth Bass 4,000 4.1"
Aug 3, 1990 Largemouth Bass 1,982 1.0"
Aug 3, 1990 Largemouth Bass 15 17.7"
Jun 15, 1990 Walleye 4,500 1.6"
May 24, 1990 Rainbow Trout 2,063 8.2"
May 23, 1990 Rainbow Trout 2,062 8.5"
Jul 20, 1984 Largemouth Bass 75 7.6"

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

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 25 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Jul.
Peak Stocking Months
Jul Sep Aug
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

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

βš“ East Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for East 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 Luce County boat launches.

East Lake Gravel ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 5 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, AIS signage
Hours
Open at all times
Phone
906-293-5900
Record updated
April 2026
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🌀 Current East Lake Weather Conditions

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