Northern Pike Stocked · 5 plants · last May 29, 1991 Best: dawn, day, dusk Hanbury Lake fishing
Hanbury Lake fishing: not stocked since May 29, 1991. It was stocked with Northern Pike. Also recorded: Crappie, Walleye, and Bluegill. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Bluegill and dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie and Walleye.
- Last stocked
- May 29, 1991
- · Northern Pike
- Plants on record
- 5
- Since 1987
- Species stocked
- 1 (+3 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 79.6
Fish at Hanbury Lake
Northern Pike Stocked · 5 plants · last May 29, 1991 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Crappie species guide
Walleye Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Walleye species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guideHanbury Lake is an 89-acre lake where anglers can find a variety of fish including Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye. The lake is approximately 38 feet at its deepest point. (ironmountain.org, accessed October 5, 2026)(dickinsoncountymi.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Hanbury Lake is stocked
About 295 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 7 lakes in Dickinson County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1987
2,000
Fish stocked in 1988
2,500
Fish stocked in 1989
2,500
Fish stocked in 1990
4,000
Fish stocked in 1991
12,500
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 1991 | Northern Pike | 12,500 | – | report |
| May 17, 1990 | Northern Pike | 4,000 | – | report |
| May 31, 1989 | Northern Pike | 2,500 | – | report |
| May 18, 1988 | Northern Pike | 2,500 | – | report |
| May 21, 1987 | Northern Pike | 2,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Norway
- Facilities
- restrooms
Dickinson County-administered boating access site in a public park on the shore, reached from US-2 between Norway and Vulcan via Lake Street. Boat launch and bank fishing, with a picnic area, vault toilets, drinking water, and a swimming beach.
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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 Hanbury Lake?
Fishing Hanbury Lake usually means Northern Pike. All 5 plants on record are Northern Pike. Northern Pike was last stocked May 29, 1991. Crappie, Walleye, and Bluegill are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Hanbury Lake stocked?
Not stocked since May 29, 1991. About 295 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 7 lakes in Dickinson County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How do you get on Hanbury Lake?
The nearest town is Norway. Facilities include restrooms. Dickinson County-administered boating access site in a public park on the shore, reached from US-2 between Norway and Vulcan via Lake Street. Boat launch and bank fishing, with a picnic area, vault toilets, drinking water, and a swimming beach.
Which lakes near Hanbury Lake were stocked more recently?
Hamilton Lake (4.9 mi), Lake Antoine (8.3 mi), and Hardwood Impoundment (17.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Antoine is also stocked with Northern Pike and Hardwood Impoundment is also stocked with Northern Pike.