Fishing in
Alger County
Alger County, Michigan has 316 named fishable waters, 12 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
249 waters
Waters in Alger County
- Au Train Riverstream3× stocked
- Au Train Lakelake2× stocked
- Sitka Lakelake2× stocked
- Ackerman Lakelake2× stocked
- Rock Lakelake2× stocked
- Hike Lakelake2× stocked
- Irwin Lakelake2× stocked
- Addis Lakeslake2× stocked
- Trueman Lakelake2× stocked
- Cox Pondlake2× stocked
- Kingston Lakelake1× stocked
- Anna Riverstream1× stocked
- Cleveland Cliffs Basinreservoir1,484 ac
- Beaver Lakelake783 ac
- Grand Sable Lakelake656 ac
- Sixteenmile Lakelake450 ac
- Nawakwa Lakelake442 ac
- Lake Stellalake334 ac
- Nevins Lakelake274 ac
- Deer Lakelake265 ac
- West Branch Lakelake149 ac
- Cook Lakelake131 ac
- Fish Lakelake120 ac
- Long Lakelake117 ac
- Perch Lakelake116 ac
- Mitchell Lakelake109 ac
- Lost Lakelake105 ac
- Hovey Lakelake91 ac
- Howe Lakelake90 ac
- North Lakelake86 ac
286 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Brook Trout7 waters
- Rainbow Trout2 waters
- Brown Trout1 waters
- Muskellunge1 waters
- Walleye1 waters
Latest stockings
- Au Train LakeWalleyeJun 18, 2026
- Sitka LakeBrook TroutMay 20, 2026
- Addis LakesBrook TroutMay 19, 2026
- Cox PondBrook TroutMay 12, 2026
- Ackerman LakeRainbow TroutMay 5, 2026
- Au Train RiverBrown TroutMay 5, 2026
- Irwin LakeBrook TroutOct 28, 2025
- Trueman LakeBrook TroutOct 28, 2025
- Rock LakeBrook TroutOct 24, 2025
- Hike LakeBrook TroutOct 24, 2025
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Alger County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Alger County, Michigan?+
Alger County has 316 named fishable waters, 12 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Alger County?+
Waters in Alger County hold brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout and muskellunge. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Alger County?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.