Fortune Lakes
The Fortune Lakes are a chain of connected lakes near Crystal Falls in Iron County, Michigan. The chain is mostly known for the fishing and camping at Bewabic State Park.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
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.
- Fortune Lake DNR Boating Access Site (Bewabic State Park)RampAccessible launch. It is the only public boat launch on the Fortune Lakes chain.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 Fortune Lakes 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 Fortune Lakes ↗Local tips
- Use the state park launch, since it is the only public ramp on the chain.
- Fish the deeper basins for walleye and the weedy edges for bass and bluegill.
- Call Bewabic State Park at 906-875-3324 for current conditions and rentals.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.