Natural inland lake

Lake Stella

Alger County, Michigan

Lake Stella is a 314 acre natural lake in the Hiawatha National Forest in Alger County. It is about 1.7 miles long and has one island.

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Surface area319 acres

Max depth15 ft

Shoreline—

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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Stella Lake carry-in accessPublic
Forest Service listing shows a carry-in access of more than 100 feet. Bring a car-top boat or canoe.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Stella are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Bring a car-top boat or canoe because the access is a carry-in.
The lake is shallow at about 15 feet, so fish the weed edges.
Cell service can be poor in the national forest, so plan ahead.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.