Michigan Yellow Perch Stocking Schedule

Normalized public-agency records with timing guidance and official source links.

Quick answer: Michigan yellow perch 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 0 reported yellow perch stocking rows during the past 30 days (5 in the trailing 24 months). Data was retrieved July 19, 2026 from Michigan DNR Fish Stocking Database; confirm current conditions with the official report.

Official Michigan stocking report →

When to go

Many catchable plants fish best shortly after stocking; always confirm regulations and the live agency report before you travel.

Typical window after a catchable plant: soon after release

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Recent yellow perch stockings

Date	Waterbody	Species	Count	Source
May 29, 2026	Clifford Lake · CLIFFORD LAKE	Yellow Perch	200	Agency
May 21, 2026	Matteson Lake · MATTESON LAKE	Yellow Perch	1,000	Agency
May 3, 2026	Carpenter Lake · CARPENTER LAKE	Yellow Perch	500	Agency
May 3, 2026	Hemlock Lake · HEMLOCK LAKE	Yellow Perch	500	Agency
May 3, 2026	Long Lake · LONG LAKE	Yellow Perch	500	Agency

FAQ

When are yellow perch 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: 0 in the last 30 days.

How soon after yellow perch stocking should you fish?

Many catchable plants fish best shortly after stocking; always confirm regulations and the live agency report before you travel. Typical window: soon after release.

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.