Iron County · lake · 23 acres
Forest Lake
Stocked 2× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Forest 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
Showers
83°
64°
10 mph
53%
Fri
Rain
76°
66°
13 mph
35%
Sat
Overcast
78°
54°
12 mph
15%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 22 | Brook Trout | 798 | 17.2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 28 | Brook Trout | 880 | 16.7" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Quiver Lake0.4 mi
- Bennett Lake0.4 mi
- Rock Lake0.4 mi
- Chief Edwards Lake0.8 mi
- Club Lake0.9 mi
- Violet Lake0.9 mistocked May 5, 2026
- Cranberry Lake1.4 mi
- Arc Lake1.0 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.
Forest Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Forest Lake?+
Forest 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 Forest 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 Forest Lake?+
Forest 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.