Last stocked
June 23, 2026
Plants on record
7
Since 1979
Species recorded
2
Surface acres
1,206.8
Access and facts
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
A DNR-listed public boating access site with 2 launch lanes and 1 pier serves the lake. 2 toilets on site.
Sources: access , shore_notes , facilities , fishing_notes
How Lac La Belle is stocked
The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of July. In 2026 it was June 23, 2026, earlier than usual.
No plants recorded in 41 years between 1979 and 2026.
About 92 reported fish per acre, 7th most of 8 lakes in Keweenaw County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish at Lac La Belle
Fishing Lac La Belle is most likely to be for Walleye. Walleye accounts for 4 of 7 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Muskie.
Walleye 4 plants
- Plants
- 4 of 7
- Last stocked
- June 23, 2026
Tiger Muskie 3 plants
- Plants
- 3 of 7
- Last stocked
- August 26, 1981
Fishing Lac La Belle
Lac La Belle, located in the U.S. state of Michigan, is a "Canadian Shield"-type lake averaging approximately 30 feet deep. The lake contains northern pike, walleye, smallmouth bass, perch, bluegill, sunfish, rock bass, carp, and an occasional muskie. Additionally, the Little Gratiot River and several creeks empty into Lac La Belle.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Fish stocked per year
- 2,3001979
- 4,6001980
- 2,3001981
- 27,5362014
- 17,6502016
- 27,4682024
- 28,5212026
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2026 | Walleye | 28,521 | – | report |
| June 18, 2024 | Walleye | 27,468 | – | report |
| June 30, 2016 | Walleye | 17,650 | – | report |
| July 1, 2014 | Walleye | 27,536 | – | report |
| August 26, 1981 | Tiger Muskie | 2,300 | – | report |
| August 27, 1980 | Tiger Muskie | 4,600 | – | report |
| July 19, 1979 | Tiger Muskie | 2,300 | – | report |
Species stocked here
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.