Winslow Lake fishing

Winslow Lake fishing: not stocked since May 23, 1980. It was stocked with Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow perch, and 1 more. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black crappie, dawn and dusk for Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern pike, Bluegill, and Yellow perch.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
May 23, 1980
· Walleye
Plants on record
2
Since 1979
Species stocked
1 (+7 also recorded)
Surface acres
258.5

Fish at Winslow Lake

1 stocked · 7 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 2 plants · last May 23, 1980 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked May 23, 1980 · 2 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

How Winslow Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 1,934 reported fish per acre, 10th most of 19 lakes in Iron County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

250,000

Fish stocked in 1980

250,000

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 23, 1980Walleye250,000–report
May 24, 1979Walleye250,000–report

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Iron River

A 258-acre lake in the Ottawa National Forest, about 21 miles northwest of Iron River. The Forest Service owns the boat launch (improved ramp, parking for about 8 vehicles) and about a third of the shoreline; the rest is lightly developed.

Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.

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 Winslow Lake?

Fishing Winslow Lake usually means Walleye. All 2 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked May 23, 1980. Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, and Bluegill, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Winslow Lake stocked?

Not stocked since May 23, 1980. About 1,934 reported fish per acre, 10th most of 19 lakes in Iron County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How do you get on Winslow Lake?

The nearest town is Iron River. A 258-acre lake in the Ottawa National Forest, about 21 miles northwest of Iron River. The Forest Service owns the boat launch (improved ramp, parking for about 8 vehicles) and about a third of the shoreline; the rest is lightly developed.

Which lakes near Winslow Lake were stocked more recently?

Madelyn Lake (8.6 mi), Spree Lake (8.9 mi), Skyline Lake (8.9 mi), Killdeer Lake (9.4 mi), and Golden Lake (13.2 mi) were stocked more recently.

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