Iron County · lake · 140 acres
Lake Ellen
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Lake Ellen is a lake in Iron County, Michigan, stocked with Splake — most recently on Apr 28, 2026. 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
84°
62°
10 mph
69%
Fri
Rain
77°
64°
8 mph
45%
Sat
Drizzle
75°
57°
11 mph
17%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 28 | Splake | 4,300 | 19.8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 19 | Splake | 4,299 | 20.6" | |
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
- Little Lake Ellen0.4 mi
- Lake Wallace0.6 mi
- Crotch Lake1.0 mi
- Butler Lake1.6 mi
- Corbett Lake2.5 mi
- Shiner Lake2.8 mi
- Crescent Pond Outlet2.6 mi
- Fence River2.8 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.
Lake Ellen fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Ellen?+
Lake Ellen is stocked with Splake in Iron County, Michigan, most recently on Apr 28, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Ellen?+
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 Lake Ellen?+
Lake Ellen is a lake in Iron County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 28, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.