Last stocked
June 27, 2019
Plants on record
2
Since 2014
Species recorded
1
Surface acres
294.5
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Boat ramp
- Yes
A hard-surfaced boat launch above Victoria Dam on the Ontonagon River's West Branch, operated by Upper Peninsula Power Co. in Rockland Township. Improved in 2016 with parking for 4 cars and 4 truck-and-trailer rigs and a better launch grade.
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How Victoria Reservoir is stocked
No plants recorded in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018.
About 77 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 8 lakes in Ontonagon County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Courtney Lake (15.4 mi) and Penegor Lake (18.7 mi) were stocked more recently.
Fish at Victoria Reservoir
Fishing Victoria Reservoir is most likely to be for Walleye. All 2 plants on record are Walleye.
Walleye 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 2
- Last stocked
- June 27, 2019
Fishing Victoria Reservoir
Victoria Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities for walleye, bluegill, largemouth bass, and black crappie. Walleye are stocked periodically, and natural reproduction also helps maintain an annual supply of legal-size fish. Anglers can target walleye by trolling the mid-water drop-offs or by jig fishing in the opening pocket-points to the bays. Yellow and green body-bait lures are suggested to mimic yellow perch, a natural forage.
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What to watch for
Anglers should be aware of safety tips to stay safe near dams.
What anglers say
According to George Madison, DNR fisheries manager for the Western Lake Superior Management Unit, the Victoria reservoir provides a very attractive fishery for walleye, bluegill, largemouth bass, and black crappie. Madison also said this reservoir is an excellent body of water for catching walleye.
Fish stocked per year
- 10,7502014
- 11,9282019
Species stocked here
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.