Michigan lake

Stager Lake

Iron County, Michigan

Stager Lake is near Crystal Falls in Iron County in the western Upper Peninsula. It is known for walleye and northern pike.

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Surface area119 acres

Max depth55 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●○○

Listed in a 2012 survey, with fish from about 12 to 25 inches

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.

Stager Lake boat rampRamp
Public boat ramp at 1044 Stager Lake Rd, Crystal Falls, MI (Michigan DNR data)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 Stager Lake 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

Use the public ramp on Stager Lake Rd to launch.
The lake reaches about 55 feet, so fish the deeper water for walleye.
Check the current fishing guide for walleye and pike size limits.

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