Iron County · lake · 54 acres
Bates Lake
Bates Lake is a lake in Iron County, Michigan. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Rain
83°
62°
14 mph
66%
Fri
Rain
79°
62°
12 mph
31%
Sat
Overcast
75°
59°
15 mph
18%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Ice Lake1.2 mi
- Costigan Creek1.5 mi
- Sunset Lake1.6 mi
- Morrison Lake3.0 mi
- Lake Sixteen2.2 mi
- Iron Lake2.7 mistocked Jul 1, 2025
- Wildwood Lake2.7 mi
- Lake Nine2.8 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.
Bates Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bates 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 Bates Lake?+
Bates Lake is a lake in Iron County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.