Ontonagon County · lake · 4 acres
Bum Lake
Bum Lake is a lake in Ontonagon 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
85°
64°
10 mph
56%
Fri
Rain
77°
64°
12 mph
35%
Sat
Drizzle
73°
55°
13 mph
15%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Hobo Lake0.3 mi
- Hijacker Lake0.7 mi
- Temple Lake0.7 mi
- McGinty Creek1.1 mi
- Interior Lake1.1 mi
- Little Castle Lake1.6 mi
- Sumac Lake1.7 mi
- Castle Lake1.8 mistocked Oct 22, 2025
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.
Bum Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bum 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 Bum Lake?+
Bum Lake is a lake in Ontonagon County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.