Lake Bailey fishing

Lake Bailey fishing: not stocked since October 17, 1991. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie.

Lake Bailey
Photo: Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
Last stocked
October 17, 1991
· Tiger Muskie
Plants on record
13
Since 1979
Species recorded
1
Surface acres
207.8

Fish at Lake Bailey

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Tiger Muskie Stocked · 13 plants · last October 17, 1991

Last stocked October 17, 1991 · 13 plants

Tiger Muskie species guide

How Lake Bailey is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 27 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 7 lakes in Keweenaw County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

450

Fish stocked in 1980

450

Fish stocked in 1981

450

Fish stocked in 1982

450

Fish stocked in 1983

400

Fish stocked in 1984

420

Fish stocked in 1985

300

Fish stocked in 1986

400

Fish stocked in 1987

450

Fish stocked in 1988

400

Fish stocked in 1989

450

Fish stocked in 1990

450

Fish stocked in 1991

450

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 17, 1991Tiger Muskie450–report
September 27, 1990Tiger Muskie450–report
August 22, 1989Tiger Muskie450–report
October 5, 1988Tiger Muskie400–report
October 5, 1987Tiger Muskie450–report
September 17, 1986Tiger Muskie400–report
October 2, 1985Tiger Muskie300–report
August 27, 1984Tiger Muskie420–report
August 4, 1983Tiger Muskie400–report
August 3, 1982Tiger Muskie450–report
August 26, 1981Tiger Muskie450–report
August 27, 1980Tiger Muskie450–report
July 19, 1979Tiger Muskie450–report

Access and facts

Nearest town
Eagle Harbor
Facilities
restrooms

Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.

About Lake Bailey

Photo of Lake Bailey
Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0

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Common questions

What fish are at Lake Bailey?

Fishing Lake Bailey usually means Tiger Muskie. All 13 plants on record are Tiger Muskie. Tiger Muskie was last stocked October 17, 1991.

When is Lake Bailey stocked?

Not stocked since October 17, 1991. About 27 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 7 lakes in Keweenaw County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How do you get on Lake Bailey?

The nearest town is Eagle Harbor. Facilities include restrooms.

Which lakes near Lake Bailey were stocked more recently?

Eliza Lake (3.4 mi), Lake Medora (5.6 mi), Lac La Belle (7.2 mi), Lake Gratiot (7.2 mi), and Lake Manganese (10.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Lac La Belle is also stocked with Tiger Muskie and Lake Gratiot is also stocked with Tiger Muskie.

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