Brook Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last October 25, 1982 Best: dawn, day, dusk Bob Lake fishing
Bob Lake fishing: not stocked since October 25, 1982. It was stocked with Brook Trout. Also recorded: Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, and Yellow Perch. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout and Yellow Perch, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, and dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- October 25, 1982
- · Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 4
- Since 1980
- Species stocked
- 1 (+3 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 130
Fish at Bob Lake
Around the dates Bob Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 63.5°F in June, 59.9°F in September, 46.7°F in October. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Brook Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last October 25, 1982 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Walleye Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Walleye species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guideBob Lake is a shallow lake with depths averaging 3 to 10 feet with deepest at 17 feet. Walleye, small mouth bass, and perch are to be had for fishermen from shore or boat at Bob Lake. (fs.usda.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Bob Lake is stocked
About 323 reported fish per acre, 7th most of 10 lakes in Houghton County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1980
12,000
Fish stocked in 1981
21,000
Fish stocked in 1982
9,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 25, 1982 | Brook Trout | 9,000 | – | report |
| September 22, 1981 | Brook Trout | 9,000 | – | report |
| June 22, 1981 | Brook Trout | 12,000 | – | report |
| June 11, 1980 | Brook Trout | 12,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
Ottawa National Forest's Bob Lake Campground has a concrete-base boat ramp with trailer parking at its beach and boat landing day-use area; there is no charge to launch. Fish from shore or boat. Reach it via M-38, Forest Highway 16, Pori Road (FR 1640), FR 1470, and FR 1478.
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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 Bob Lake?
Fishing Bob Lake usually means Brook Trout. All 4 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked October 25, 1982. Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, and Yellow Perch are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Bob Lake stocked?
Not stocked since October 25, 1982. About 323 reported fish per acre, 7th most of 10 lakes in Houghton County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How do you get on Bob Lake?
Facilities include restrooms and camping. Ottawa National Forest's Bob Lake Campground has a concrete-base boat ramp with trailer parking at its beach and boat landing day-use area; there is no charge to launch. Fish from shore or boat. Reach it via M-38, Forest Highway 16, Pori Road (FR 1640), FR 1470, and FR 1478.
Which lakes near Bob Lake were stocked more recently?
Penegor Lake (4.2 mi), Sudden Lake (5.3 mi), Courtney Lake (6.2 mi), and Emily Lake (13.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Penegor Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, Courtney Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, and Emily Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.