Alger County · lake · 7 acres
Shady Lake
Shady Lake is a lake in Alger 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
Showers
83°
66°
14 mph
72%
Sat
Drizzle
71°
57°
10 mph
45%
Sun
Overcast
75°
53°
11 mph
13%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Doe Lake0.4 mi
- Hartney Lake0.8 mi
- Mirror Lake1.2 mi
- Turtle Lake1.1 mi
- Mino-kwe Ponds1.7 mi
- Ready Lake1.3 mi
- Grimes Lake1.5 mi
- Rock Lake1.5 mistocked Oct 24, 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.
Shady Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Shady 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 Shady Lake?+
Shady Lake is a lake in Alger County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.