Lake Stella fishing

Lake Stella fishing: not stocked since July 10, 2013. It was stocked with Largemouth Bass and Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Bluegill, Black Crappie, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, and Bullhead. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch.

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Last stocked
July 10, 2013
· Walleye
Plants on record
3
Since 1991
Species stocked
2 (+6 also recorded)
Surface acres
333.8

Fish at Lake Stella

2 stocked · 6 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 2 plants · last July 10, 2013 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked July 10, 2013 · 2 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last October 29, 1991 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked October 29, 1991 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide

How Lake Stella is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 51 reported fish per acre, 15th most of 18 lakes in Alger County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1991

5,280

Fish stocked in 2013

11,661

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 10, 2013Walleye1,961–report
July 4, 2013Walleye9,700–report
October 29, 1991Largemouth Bass5,280–report

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake

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 Lake Stella?

Fishing Lake Stella usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 2 of 3 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass. Walleye was last stocked July 10, 2013. Largemouth Bass was last stocked October 29, 1991. Bluegill, Black Crappie, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Lake Stella stocked?

Not stocked since July 10, 2013. About 51 reported fish per acre, 15th most of 18 lakes in Alger County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 21 years between 1991 and 2013.

Which lakes near Lake Stella were stocked more recently?

Round Lake (2.6 mi), Fish Lake (7.1 mi), Hike Lake (7.2 mi), Rock Lake (7.3 mi), and Irwin Lake (7.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Round Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Fish Lake is also stocked with Walleye.

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