Fortune Lakes fishing
Fortune Lakes
What's biting at Fortune Lakes
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Fortune Lakes -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Paint River Nr Alpha | 404 cfs | → |
| Iron River At County Hwy-424 At Caspian | 87 cfs | → |
| Michigamme River Near Crystal Falls | 452 cfs | → |
| Brule River At Us Highway 2 Near Florence | 375 cfs | → |
| Brule River Near Commonwealth | 826 cfs | → |
| Menominee River Near Florence | 1,410 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Paint River Hills Campground
- Pentoga Park (Iron County Park)
- Bates Township Park - Sunset Lake
- Glidden Lake State Forest Campground
- Iron River Rv Park
- Lake Ellen Camp
Parks
- Bewabic State Park
- Wilderness Whisker Lake
- County Fair Park
- Florence County Fair Park
- Ottawa National Forest
Reservoirs
Boat launches
- Us 2 Crystal Falls Township
- Long Lake Road Crystal Falls Township
- East Lake Emily Road Bates Township
- Sheltrow Road Crystal Falls Township
- County Road 424 Alpha
- East Superior Avenue Crystal Falls
Paddle runs
- Mainstem, Easternforest Boundary In Sec 1, T44n, R35w To City Of Crystal Falls
- Brule Lake In Ne1/4 Sec 15, T41n, R13e To Forest Boundary In Se1/4 Sec 31, T41n, R17e
- Net River Mainstem, Confluence With East/West Branches To Confluence With The Mainstem Paint River
- Forest Road 2156 To Eastern Forest Boundary
- Forest Road 2133 To Forest Road 2156
- Forest Road 2169 To Forest Road 2133
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Fortune Lakes as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Fortune Lakes
What fish species are found at Fortune Lakes?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Fortune Lakes -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Fortune Lakes.
How do I get to Fortune Lakes?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Fortune Lakes.