Rainbow Trout Stocked · 41 plants · last May 5, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Emily Lake fishing
Emily Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Yellow perch. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1979, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth bass and dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout, Bluegill, and Yellow perch.
- Last stocked
- May 5, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 45
- Since 1979
- Species stocked
- 2 (+3 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 59.3
Fish at Emily Lake
Around the dates Emily Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 51.3°F in May, 62.2°F in June, 17.7°F in January, 36.5°F in April. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 41 plants · last May 5, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brook Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last January 10, 2006 Best: dawn, day, 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
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guideHow Emily Lake is stocked
About 2,998 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 10 lakes in Houghton County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
1,400
Fish stocked in 1980
1,400
Fish stocked in 1982
1,000
Fish stocked in 1983
1,000
Fish stocked in 1984
855
Fish stocked in 1985
1,500
Fish stocked in 1986
5,000
Fish stocked in 1987
5,000
Fish stocked in 1988
5,000
Fish stocked in 1989
5,000
Fish stocked in 1990
5,000
Fish stocked in 1991
4,700
Fish stocked in 1992
5,000
Fish stocked in 1993
5,000
Fish stocked in 1994
5,000
Fish stocked in 1995
5,000
Fish stocked in 1996
5,000
Fish stocked in 1997
5,000
Fish stocked in 1998
4,500
Fish stocked in 1999
4,900
Fish stocked in 2000
5,000
Fish stocked in 2001
5,000
Fish stocked in 2002
5,000
Fish stocked in 2003
4,000
Fish stocked in 2004
5,187
Fish stocked in 2005
4,999
Fish stocked in 2006
5,388
Fish stocked in 2007
4,999
Fish stocked in 2008
5,499
Fish stocked in 2009
6,800
Fish stocked in 2010
5,495
Fish stocked in 2011
5,500
Fish stocked in 2012
5,000
Fish stocked in 2013
5,499
Fish stocked in 2014
4,677
Fish stocked in 2015
5,197
Fish stocked in 2016
5,000
Fish stocked in 2017
5,500
Fish stocked in 2018
2,563
Fish stocked in 2026
5,200
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 5,200 | – | report |
| May 23, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 2,563 | – | report |
| May 3, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 5,500 | – | report |
| May 17, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| May 11, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 5,197 | – | report |
| June 9, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 4,677 | – | report |
| May 20, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 5,499 | – | report |
| May 1, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| May 9, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 5,500 | – | report |
| May 4, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 5,495 | – | report |
| April 28, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 6,800 | – | report |
| May 9, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 5,499 | – | report |
| May 4, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 4,999 | – | report |
| April 28, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| January 10, 2006 | Brook Trout | 78 | – | report |
| January 10, 2006 | Brook Trout | 212 | – | report |
| January 10, 2006 | Brook Trout | 98 | – | report |
| May 4, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 4,999 | – | report |
| November 17, 2004 | Brook Trout | 187 | – | report |
| April 28, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| May 12, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | – | report |
| May 6, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| May 3, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| May 1, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| May 10, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 4,900 | – | report |
| May 14, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 4,500 | – | report |
| May 27, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| June 6, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| May 17, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| June 3, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| June 10, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| May 28, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| June 10, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 2,350 | – | report |
| June 10, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 2,350 | – | report |
| May 30, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| May 30, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| May 13, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| May 21, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| June 2, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| June 13, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | – | report |
| May 24, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 855 | – | report |
| May 31, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| May 17, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| June 11, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | – | report |
| June 20, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Twin Lakes, MI
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock
Emily Lake State Forest Campground on the south shore has a boating access site with 1 launch lane and a pier, vault toilets, and a hand-pump well. Reach it via M-26 and Emily Lake Road, 3.8 miles south of Twin Lakes. Recreation Passport required.
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Common questions
What fish are at Emily Lake?
Fishing Emily Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 41 of 45 plants on record, ahead of Brook Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 5, 2026. Brook Trout was last stocked January 10, 2006. Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Yellow perch are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Emily Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 5, 2026. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1979, most often in May and June. About 2,998 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 10 lakes in Houghton County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 8 years between 1979 and 2026.
How do you get on Emily Lake?
The nearest town is Twin Lakes, MI. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. Emily Lake State Forest Campground on the south shore has a boating access site with 1 launch lane and a pier, vault toilets, and a hand-pump well. Reach it via M-26 and Emily Lake Road, 3.8 miles south of Twin Lakes. Recreation Passport required.