Walleye Stocked · 4 plants · last June 23, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night Lac La Belle fishing
Lac La Belle fishing has Tiger Muskie and Walleye on the stocking report. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, and Black Crappie. It is stocked about 0.1 times a year since 1979, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black Crappie, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, and dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- June 23, 2026
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 7
- Since 1979
- Species stocked
- 2 (+3 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 1,206.8
Fish at Lac La Belle
Walleye Stocked · 4 plants · last June 23, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 3 plants · last August 26, 1981 Last stocked August 26, 1981 · 3 plants
Tiger Muskie species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guideLac 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. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Lac La Belle is stocked
About 92 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 7 lakes in Keweenaw County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
2,300
Fish stocked in 1980
4,600
Fish stocked in 1981
2,300
Fish stocked in 2014
27,536
Fish stocked in 2016
17,650
Fish stocked in 2024
27,468
Fish stocked in 2026
28,521
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 |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Lac La Belle
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Lac La Belle
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Common questions
What fish are at Lac La Belle?
Fishing Lac La Belle usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 4 of 7 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Muskie. Walleye was last stocked June 23, 2026. Tiger Muskie was last stocked August 26, 1981. Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, and Black Crappie are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lac La Belle stocked?
Last stocked June 23, 2026. It is stocked about 0.1 times a year since 1979, most often in June and July. About 92 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 7 lakes in Keweenaw County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 41 years between 1979 and 2026.
How do you get on Lac La Belle?
The nearest town is Lac La Belle. Facilities include restrooms and dock.