Alger County · lake · 14 acres
Ackerman Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Ackerman Lake is a lake in Alger County, Michigan, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 5, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
84°
59°
11 mph
27%
Fri
Rain
80°
66°
9 mph
55%
Sat
Overcast
68°
55°
9 mph
26%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 5 | Rainbow Trout | 780 | 19.96" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 7 | Rainbow Trout | 780 | 19.82" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Addis Lakes0.7 mistocked May 19, 2026
- Line Lake1.8 mi
- Joe Lake2.3 mi
- Odell Pond1.9 mi
- Sixteenmile Lake2.6 mi
- Lake Seventeen3.2 mi
- Bunting Lake4.2 mi
- Grassy Pond4.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Ackerman Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Ackerman Lake?+
Ackerman Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Alger County, Michigan, most recently on May 5, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Ackerman Lake?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Ackerman Lake?+
Ackerman Lake is a lake in Alger County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 5, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.