Iron County · lake · 3 acres
Dead Mans Lake
Stocked 2× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Dead Mans Lake is a lake in Iron County, Michigan, stocked with Brook Trout — most recently on Oct 22, 2025. 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
Rain
85°
63°
11 mph
68%
Fri
Rain
80°
63°
9 mph
35%
Sat
Drizzle
75°
58°
10 mph
23%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 22 | Brook Trout | 599 | 17.2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 7 | Brook Trout | 800 | 16.6" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Stager Lake0.7 mistocked Jun 26, 2026
- Montagne Creek1.0 mi
- Merrick Lake1.5 mi
- Archie Pond1.7 mi
- Olson Lake2.2 mi
- Beaver Lake2.1 mi
- Bass Lake2.2 mi
- Duck Lake2.0 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.
Dead Mans Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Dead Mans Lake?+
Dead Mans Lake is stocked with Brook Trout in Iron County, Michigan, most recently on Oct 22, 2025 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Dead Mans 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 Dead Mans Lake?+
Dead Mans Lake is a lake in Iron County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Oct 22, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.