Spree Lake fishing

Spree Lake fishing has Brook Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1979, most often in September and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
October 23, 2025
· Brook Trout
Plants on record
42
Since 1979
Species recorded
1
Surface acres
4.4

Fish at Spree Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brook Trout Stocked · 42 plants · last October 23, 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked October 23, 2025 · 42 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

How Spree Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 4,876 reported fish per acre, the most of 19 lakes in Iron County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

750

Fish stocked in 1980

750

Fish stocked in 1982

600

Fish stocked in 1983

360

Fish stocked in 1984

600

Fish stocked in 1985

270

Fish stocked in 1986

600

Fish stocked in 1987

600

Fish stocked in 1989

640

Fish stocked in 1990

600

Fish stocked in 1991

600

Fish stocked in 1992

600

Fish stocked in 1993

600

Fish stocked in 1994

600

Fish stocked in 1995

300

Fish stocked in 1996

600

Fish stocked in 1997

450

Fish stocked in 1998

450

Fish stocked in 1999

550

Fish stocked in 2000

450

Fish stocked in 2001

600

Fish stocked in 2002

450

Fish stocked in 2003

598

Fish stocked in 2004

450

Fish stocked in 2005

595

Fish stocked in 2010

450

Fish stocked in 2011

446

Fish stocked in 2012

450

Fish stocked in 2013

450

Fish stocked in 2014

448

Fish stocked in 2015

450

Fish stocked in 2016

450

Fish stocked in 2017

450

Fish stocked in 2018

450

Fish stocked in 2019

449

Fish stocked in 2020

450

Fish stocked in 2021

450

Fish stocked in 2022

450

Fish stocked in 2023

450

Fish stocked in 2024

600

Fish stocked in 2025

900

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 23, 2025Brook Trout900–report
October 24, 2024Brook Trout600–report
October 25, 2023Brook Trout450–report
October 24, 2022Brook Trout450–report
October 28, 2021Brook Trout450–report
October 28, 2020Brook Trout450–report
October 22, 2019Brook Trout449–report
November 2, 2018Brook Trout450–report
November 3, 2017Brook Trout450–report
October 18, 2016Brook Trout450–report
October 23, 2015Brook Trout450–report
October 17, 2014Brook Trout448–report
October 18, 2013Brook Trout450–report
October 3, 2012Brook Trout450–report
October 12, 2011Brook Trout446–report
October 12, 2010Brook Trout450–report
October 11, 2005Brook Trout595–report
September 29, 2004Brook Trout450–report
October 9, 2003Brook Trout598–report
November 5, 2002Brook Trout450–report
October 9, 2001Brook Trout600–report
September 26, 2000Brook Trout450–report
October 8, 1999Brook Trout550–report
November 6, 1998Brook Trout450–report
October 8, 1997Brook Trout450–report
September 30, 1996Brook Trout600–report
October 16, 1995Brook Trout300–report
November 1, 1994Brook Trout600–report
October 13, 1993Brook Trout600–report
October 6, 1992Brook Trout600–report
September 18, 1991Brook Trout600–report
October 2, 1990Brook Trout600–report
October 2, 1989Brook Trout600–report
May 12, 1989Brook Trout40–report
September 22, 1987Brook Trout600–report
October 20, 1986Brook Trout600–report
October 15, 1985Brook Trout270–report
September 25, 1984Brook Trout600–report
October 19, 1983Brook Trout360–report
October 14, 1982Brook Trout600–report
June 4, 1980Brook Trout750–report
July 5, 1979Brook Trout750–report

Access and facts

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

Nearest lakes

Skyline Lake 0.1 mi last stocked October 23, 2025 Madelyn Lake 0.2 mi last stocked October 23, 2025 Killdeer Lake 0.7 mi last stocked May 4, 2026 Winslow Lake 8.9 mi last stocked May 23, 1980 Marion Lake 9.4 mi last stocked May 17, 1991

Common questions

What fish are at Spree Lake?

Fishing Spree Lake usually means Brook Trout. All 42 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked October 23, 2025.

When is Spree Lake stocked?

Last stocked October 23, 2025. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1979, most often in September and October. About 4,876 reported fish per acre, the most of 19 lakes in Iron County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1981, 1988, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009.

Which lakes near Spree Lake were stocked more recently?

Killdeer Lake (0.7 mi) was stocked more recently. Killdeer Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.