Montmorency County · lake · 119 acres
Ess Lake
1 stocking on record · Michigan DNR
Ess Lake is a lake in Montmorency County, Michigan, stocked with Walleye — most recently on Jun 21, 2024. 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
86°
59°
7 mph
15%
Fri
Drizzle
88°
67°
11 mph
32%
Sat
Rain
71°
61°
11 mph
63%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jun 21 | Walleye | 11,310 | 4.06" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Gassel Lake0.8 mi
- Beaver Lake0.9 mi
- Long Lake1.1 mi
- Horseshoe Lake1.1 mi
- Coopers Pond1.4 mi
- Dollar Lake1.1 mi
- Long Lake Pond1.7 mi
- Bedore Lake1.7 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.
Ess Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Ess Lake?+
Ess Lake is stocked with Walleye in Montmorency County, Michigan, most recently on Jun 21, 2024 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Ess 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 Ess Lake?+
Ess Lake is a lake in Montmorency County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Jun 21, 2024 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.