Lake Emily
Lake Emily is in Iron County near Crystal Falls in the western Upper Peninsula. It is an hourglass-shaped lake known for yellow perch, walleye and muskellunge.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Yellow Perch
Second most common fish in the 2024 DNR survey.
Walleye
Stocked by the DNR. Numbers were down in the latest survey.
Muskellunge
Sixteen caught in the 2024 survey, all 30 to 41 inches.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lake Emily boat rampRampHard-surfaced ramp near the middle of the east shore.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 Lake Emily 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 Lake Emily ↗Local tips
- The lake narrows in the middle, so fish the weed edges on either side of the neck.
- Maximum depth is 30 feet, so most fish sit in shallow water over sand and marl.
- Muskellunge here run long, so bring a net and leader big enough for 40 inch fish.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.