Golden Lake
Golden Lake is a deep, cold lake in the Ottawa National Forest northwest of Iron River in Iron County. It is stocked with trout and is known for lake trout, rainbow trout and splake.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Lake Trout
Stocked every year
Rainbow Trout
Stocked every year
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.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Golden Lake Campground rampRampFree concrete ramp at the Forest Service campground, no launch pier, parking for about 6 trailersDirections ↗
- 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 Golden 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 Golden Lake ↗Local tips
- Cold, deep water holds trout, so fish deeper in summer.
- The ramp is a concrete pad with limited trailer parking. Arrive early on weekends.
- Stocked splake and rainbow trout bite best in spring and fall.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.