Michigan stocking report
Deer Lake
The short answer
Deer Lake was last stocked on June 18, 2026: 8,502 Walleye (1.42 in avg).
Location map
Deer Lake location context
Pins use the finest location published with the stocking record. County-level pins show area context, not an exact access point; confirm access and directions with the official agency source.
Looking for a different Deer Lake? Also on record: Deer Lake (Idaho County, Idaho) · Deer Lake (Lemhi County, Idaho) · Deer Lake (Alcona County, Michigan) · Deer Lake (Iron County, Michigan) · Deer Lake (Luce County, Michigan)
Agency records
Full stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 | Walleye | 8,502 | 1.42 in avg | |
| November 3, 2025 | Lake Trout | 100 | 28.59 in avg | Federal Plant |
| April 30, 2025 | Lake Trout | 20 | 27.05 in avg | Federal Plant |
| April 30, 2025 | Lake Trout | 30 | 27.68 in avg | Federal Plant |
| December 18, 2024 | Lake Trout | 150 | 32.6 in avg | |
| June 18, 2024 | Walleye | 8,523 | 1.12 in avg | |
| June 28, 2022 | Walleye | 3,976 | 1.78 in avg | |
| October 28, 2021 | Lake Trout | 100 | 21.63 in avg | Federal Plant |
| October 22, 2020 | Lake Trout | 140 | 25.73 in avg | Federal Plant |
| May 9, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 6.89 in avg | |
| July 12, 2018 | Lake Trout | 100 | 29.13 in avg | |
| June 25, 2018 | Walleye | 5,031 | 2.03 in avg | Tribal/DNR Coop Plant |
| May 23, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 4,999 | 7.95 in avg | |
| May 2, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 8.19 in avg | |
| October 11, 2016 | Lake Trout | 150 | 14.18 in avg | Federal Plant |
| June 21, 2016 | Walleye | 4,200 | 1.72 in avg | |
| May 23, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 7.95 in avg | |
| October 20, 2015 | Lake Trout | 150 | 13.98 in avg | |
| May 5, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 5,500 | 6.46 in avg | |
| June 26, 2014 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.94 in avg | Tribal/DNR Coop Plant |
| June 9, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 4,680 | 7.17 in avg | |
| May 14, 2014 | Lake Trout | 150 | 18.3 in avg | Federal Plant |
| May 22, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 5,500 | 7.05 in avg | |
| September 26, 2012 | Lake Trout | 150 | 21.3 in avg | Federal Plant |
| June 22, 2012 | Walleye | 4,080 | 2.05 in avg | |
| December 1, 2009 | Walleye | 1,100 | 6.5 in avg | Private Plant (under permit) |
| June 21, 2005 | Walleye | 3,487 | 1.48 in avg | |
| July 23, 1996 | Walleye | 24,468 | 2.52 in avg | Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| July 12, 1994 | Walleye | 24,245 | 2.6 in avg | Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| August 8, 1993 | Walleye | 12,141 | 2.99 in avg | Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| July 2, 1992 | Walleye | 14,980 | 1.61 in avg | Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| July 10, 1990 | Walleye | 15,572 | 2.44 in avg | Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| June 29, 1990 | Walleye | 3,064 | 1.81 in avg | Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| July 19, 1988 | Walleye | 5,636 | 2.99 in avg | Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| July 4, 1985 | Walleye | 23,901 | 1.61 in avg | Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| July 13, 1983 | Walleye | 16,099 | Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | |
| July 10, 1979 | Walleye | 12,150 | Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
Records shown exactly as published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources. An event missing here does not mean the water was not stocked - some plants go unreported or are published elsewhere.
Data source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Last updated: .
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