Iron County · lake · 272 acres
Golden Lake
Stocked 3× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Golden Lake is a lake in Iron County, Michigan, stocked with Lake Trout and Splake — most recently on May 15, 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
84°
63°
12 mph
58%
Fri
Rain
79°
63°
10 mph
29%
Sat
Overcast
74°
56°
13 mph
11%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 15 | Splake | 7,100 | 20" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 7 | Lake Trout | 120 | 72.11" | |
| Nov 7 | Lake Trout | 60 | 56.29" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Basswood Pond1.3 mi
- James Lake2.1 mi
- Silver Lake3.1 mi
- Bearpaw Lake4.0 mi
- Crowfoot Lake4.1 mi
- Makwagamaa4.3 mi
- Cooks Run3.3 mi
- Timber Lake3.7 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.
Golden Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Golden Lake?+
Golden Lake is stocked with Lake Trout and Splake in Iron County, Michigan, most recently on May 15, 2025 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Golden 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 Golden Lake?+
Golden Lake is a lake in Iron County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 15, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.