Iron County · lake
Violet Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Violet Lake is a lake in Iron County, Michigan, stocked with Brook Trout — most recently on May 5, 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
83°
65°
10 mph
53%
Fri
Rain
78°
64°
12 mph
34%
Sat
Overcast
73°
54°
13 mph
17%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 5 | Brook Trout | 968 | 21.7" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 13 | Brook Trout | 1,100 | 22.2" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Chief Edwards Lake0.1 mi
- Toots Lake0.3 mi
- Club Lake0.4 mi
- Hammer Lake0.6 mi
- Rock Lake0.5 mi
- Quiver Lake0.8 mi
- Lake Mitigwaki1.2 mi
- Forest Lake0.9 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.
Violet Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Violet Lake?+
Violet Lake is stocked with Brook Trout in Iron County, Michigan, most recently on May 5, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Violet 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 Violet Lake?+
Violet Lake is a lake in Iron County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 5, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.