Beaufort Lake fishing

Beaufort Lake fishing: not stocked since May 19, 1980. It was stocked with Walleye. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night as the active times.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
May 19, 1980
· Walleye
Plants on record
2
Since 1979
Species recorded
1
Surface acres
467.8

Fish at Beaufort Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Around the dates Beaufort Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 51.4°F in May. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Walleye Stocked · 2 plants · last May 19, 1980 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked May 19, 1980 · 2 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

How Beaufort Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 767 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 8 lakes in Baraga County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

59,000

Fish stocked in 1980

300,000

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 19, 1980Walleye300,000–report
May 29, 1979Walleye59,000–report

Access and facts

Nearest town
Three Lakes
Facilities
camping

Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.

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Common questions

What fish are at Beaufort Lake?

Fishing Beaufort Lake usually means Walleye. All 2 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked May 19, 1980.

When is Beaufort Lake stocked?

Not stocked since May 19, 1980. About 767 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 8 lakes in Baraga County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How do you get on Beaufort Lake?

The nearest town is Three Lakes. Facilities include camping.

Which lakes near Beaufort Lake were stocked more recently?

Craig Lake (5.1 mi), Lake Sixteen (5.4 mi), Lake Michigamme (6.3 mi), and Lake Arfelin (8.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Michigamme is also stocked with Walleye.

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