First Fortune Lake
First Fortune Lake is part of the Fortune Lake chain near Iron River in Iron County. It is a deep lake known for bass, panfish, walleye and trout.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Bewabic State Park boating access site (Fortune Lake)RampThe only public boat launch on the Fortune Lake chain of lakes. State park vehicle permit may apply.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in First Fortune Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near First Fortune Lake ↗Local tips
- Launch at Bewabic State Park and boat through the chain to reach First Fortune.
- The lake is deep, so fish weed edges and drop-offs for bass and perch.
- Rainbow trout are listed for this lake, so try deeper water early in the season.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.