Iron County · lake
Lake Ottawa
Stocked 4× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Lake Ottawa is a lake in Iron County, Michigan, stocked with Lake Trout and Walleye — most recently on Jun 26, 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°
64°
15 mph
69%
Fri
Rain
79°
63°
11 mph
25%
Sat
Overcast
75°
58°
13 mph
15%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 26 | Walleye | 14,888 | 4.21" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 8 | Lake Trout | 93 | 72.9" | |
| Nov 8 | Lake Trout | 25 | 71.07" | |
| Nov 8 | Lake Trout | 60 | 49.9" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Michigan waters with lake trout → · All Michigan waters with walleye →
Nearby waters
- Ottawa Lake0.0 mi
- Bennan Lake1.1 mi
- Chara Lake1.4 mi
- Hagerman Lake1.8 mistocked Jun 25, 2024
- Greig Lake2.1 mi
- Lake Twentytwo1.7 mi
- Bass Lake2.7 mi
- Little Hagerman Lake2.9 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 Ottawa fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Ottawa?+
Lake Ottawa is stocked with Lake Trout and Walleye in Iron County, Michigan, most recently on Jun 26, 2025 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Ottawa get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2024, stocking at Lake Ottawa peaks in November. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Ottawa?+
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 Ottawa?+
Lake Ottawa is a lake in Iron County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Jun 26, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.