Michigan Trout Stocking Schedule
Normalized public-agency records with timing guidance and official source links.
Quick answer: Michigan trout stocking timing varies by waterbody. Stocking trucks are busiest from mid-March through early June, with additional fall work. The newest records may take several weeks to appear in the public database. Our latest normalized snapshot shows 1 reported trout stocking row during the past 30 days (502 in the trailing 24 months). Data was retrieved July 19, 2026 from Michigan DNR Fish Stocking Database; confirm current conditions with the official report.
Best time to go
Catchable trout are often most active in the first week after stocking, especially near release points and along shorelines.
Typical window after a catchable plant: 1–7 days
Find recently stocked waters near you →Recent trout stockings
| Date | Waterbody | Species | Count | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Lake Huron | Splake | 9,995 | Agency |
| Jun 13, 2026 | Castle Rock Pond · CASTLE ROCK POND | Rainbow Trout | 400 | Agency |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Clinton River · SQUIRREL ROAD | Rainbow Trout | 675 | Agency |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Pendills Creek · Pendills Creek | Rainbow Trout | 300 | Agency |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Au Sable River · REA ROAD | Rainbow Trout | 5,076 | Agency |
| May 28, 2026 | Chocolay River · Chocolay River-Green Garden | Rainbow Trout | 11,797 | Agency |
| May 28, 2026 | East Branch Ontonagon River · East Branch at Lake 13 Road Bridge | Rainbow Trout | 20,955 | Agency |
| May 28, 2026 | East Branch Whitefish River · E BR WHITEFISH RIVER | Rainbow Trout | 11,799 | Agency |
| May 27, 2026 | Foch Lakes · FOCH LAKES | Rainbow Trout | 50 | Agency |
| May 27, 2026 | White River · M-20 | Brown Trout | 900 | Agency |
| May 27, 2026 | White River · PINCHTOWN BRIDGE | Brown Trout | 628 | Agency |
| May 27, 2026 | Wolverine Lake · WOLVERINE LAKE | Rainbow Trout | 334 | Agency |
| May 26, 2026 | Carp River · CARP RIVER | Rainbow Trout | 4,800 | Agency |
| May 26, 2026 | Carp River · EAST LAKE ROAD | Rainbow Trout | 8,999 | Agency |
| May 26, 2026 | Cedar River · State Forest Campground | Rainbow Trout | 15,998 | Agency |
| May 26, 2026 | Fish Creek · CRYSTAL RD. | Brown Trout | 1,000 | Agency |
| May 26, 2026 | Fish Creek · SLOAN RD. | Brown Trout | 1,308 | Agency |
| May 26, 2026 | Fish Creek · TOW ROAD | Brown Trout | 1,160 | Agency |
| May 26, 2026 | Rogue River · 12 MILE RD-SUMMIT AVE | Brown Trout | 4,410 | Agency |
| May 26, 2026 | Rogue River · EDGERTON AVE. | Brown Trout | 3,870 | Agency |
| May 26, 2026 | Rogue River · JERICO RD. | Brown Trout | 3,870 | Agency |
| May 26, 2026 | Tyler (Bear) Creek · 100TH ST. | Brown Trout | 620 | Agency |
| May 26, 2026 | Tyler (Bear) Creek · 92ND ST. | Brown Trout | 925 | Agency |
| May 21, 2026 | Crockery Creek · ELLIS ROAD | Brown Trout | 680 | Agency |
| May 21, 2026 | Crockery Creek · LAKETON AVE | Brown Trout | 680 | Agency |
| May 21, 2026 | Crockery Creek · RAVENNA PARK | Brown Trout | 680 | Agency |
| May 21, 2026 | Crockery Creek · SHAW ROAD | Brown Trout | 390 | Agency |
| May 21, 2026 | Crockery Creek Tributary · SLOCUM RD | Brown Trout | 230 | Agency |
| May 21, 2026 | North Branch Crockery Creek · 24TH ST. | Brown Trout | 390 | Agency |
| May 21, 2026 | North Branch Crockery Creek · 40TH ST. | Brown Trout | 680 | Agency |
| May 21, 2026 | Rio Grande Creek · Blackmer Rd. | Brown Trout | 500 | Agency |
| May 21, 2026 | Tamarack Creek · M-82 SEC 29 | Brown Trout | 1,000 | Agency |
| May 21, 2026 | Tamarack Creek · M-82 SEC 29 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | Agency |
| May 21, 2026 | Tamarack Creek · M-82 SEC 33 | Rainbow Trout | 2,700 | Agency |
| May 21, 2026 | Tamarack Creek · M-82 SEC 33 | Brown Trout | 2,300 | Agency |
| May 21, 2026 | Tamarack Creek · NIMBERGER RD. | Brown Trout | 2,900 | Agency |
| May 21, 2026 | Tamarack Creek · OLD US 131 | Brown Trout | 1,550 | Agency |
| May 21, 2026 | Tamarack Creek · OLD US 131 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | Agency |
| May 21, 2026 | Tamarack Creek · SATTERLEE RD. | Brown Trout | 700 | Agency |
| May 20, 2026 | Au Sable River · REA ROAD | Rainbow Trout | 37,117 | Agency |
FAQ
When are trout stocked in Michigan?
Stocking trucks are busiest from mid-March through early June, with additional fall work. The newest records may take several weeks to appear in the public database. Recent normalized rows: 1 in the last 30 days.
How soon after trout stocking should you fish?
Catchable trout are often most active in the first week after stocking, especially near release points and along shorelines. Typical window: 1–7 days.
Where is the official Michigan stocking report?
Use Michigan fish stocking database from Michigan Department of Natural Resources. This page is a dated research snapshot, not a live agency feed.
Related: Michigan stocking guide · Stocking near me map