Rainbow Trout Stocked · 6 plants · last June 6, 1983 Best: dawn, dusk Edey Lake fishing
Edey Lake fishing: not stocked since June 6, 1983. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout. Also recorded: Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Northern pike, Yellow perch, and Walleye. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Northern pike, and Yellow perch, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.
- Last stocked
- June 6, 1983
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 6
- Since 1979
- Species stocked
- 1 (+5 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 80.8
Fish at Edey Lake
Around the dates Edey Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 63.2°F in June, 52.5°F in May. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 6 plants · last June 6, 1983 Best: dawn, dusk 
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth bass species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Northern pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern pike species guide
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guide
Walleye Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Walleye species guideEdey Lake is a heavily-stocked fishery managed for its quality game fish and panfish populations. The primary species found in the lake include walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed, and perch. (ironmountain.org, accessed October 5, 2026)
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
How Edey Lake is stocked
About 347 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 7 lakes in Dickinson County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
4,000
Fish stocked in 1980
2,000
Fish stocked in 1981
2,000
Fish stocked in 1982
10,000
Fish stocked in 1983
10,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 6, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | – | report |
| May 26, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | – | report |
| June 11, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | – | report |
| June 18, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | – | report |
| June 18, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | – | report |
| June 12, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Channing, MI
- Facilities
- restrooms
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 Edey Lake?
Fishing Edey Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 6 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 6, 1983. Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Northern pike, and Yellow perch, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Edey Lake stocked?
Not stocked since June 6, 1983. About 347 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 7 lakes in Dickinson County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How do you get on Edey Lake?
The nearest town is Channing, MI. Facilities include restrooms.
Which lakes near Edey Lake were stocked more recently?
Sawyer Lake (1.1 mi), Lake Ellen (4.8 mi), Just Lake (5.6 mi), and Bed Spring Lake (5.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Ellen is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.