Iron County · lake · 530 acres
Ottawa Lake
Ottawa Lake is a lake in Iron County, Michigan. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan's fish & wildlife agency; 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
81°
63°
11 mph
34%
Sat
Overcast
75°
58°
13 mph
15%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Lake Ottawa0.0 mistocked Jun 26, 2025
- 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.
Ottawa Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Ottawa 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 Ottawa Lake?+
Ottawa Lake is a lake in Iron County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.