Michigan stocking report
Elk Lake
Last reported stocking
The latest reported stocking at Elk Lake was on March 28, 2018: 7,700 Rainbow Trout (7.91 in avg).
Record last checked: . This is not a stocking date.
Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
A schedule is a plan, not confirmation that fish were released. Stocking records do not guarantee fish are still available.
No current or upcoming schedule is in this archive. Check the official report before choosing a trip date.
Location map
Elk Lake location context
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Agency records
Stocking history
105 records from May 24, 1979 to March 28, 2018. Open a year to browse its records; scroll tables sideways for all columns. Scheduled means planned, even when the date has passed. Blank fields mean the source did not publish that detail.
2018 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2018 reported | Rainbow Trout | 7,700 | 7.91 in avg | Site: Elk Lake_Upstream of Dam | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2003 2 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2003 reported | Rainbow Trout | 11,520 | 6.26 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 18, 2003 reported | Rainbow Trout | 11,520 | 6.46 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2002 2 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2002 reported | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 7.24 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 10, 2002 reported | Rainbow Trout | 11,000 | 6.77 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2001 2 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2001 reported | Rainbow Trout | 13,000 | 7.24 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 17, 2001 reported | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 7.24 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2000 6 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2000 reported | Brown Trout | 2,675 | 5.98 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 1, 2000 reported | Brown Trout | 3,608 | 6.46 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 27, 2000 reported | Brown Trout | 14,980 | 6.38 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 25, 2000 reported | Rainbow Trout | 8,000 | 6.57 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| March 28, 2000 reported | Rainbow Trout | 10,700 | 6.46 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| March 14, 2000 reported | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 6.22 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1999 2 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 6, 1999 reported | Rainbow Trout | 9,800 | 6.5 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 6, 1999 reported | Rainbow Trout | 9,800 | 6.5 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1998 2 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 1998 reported | Rainbow Trout | 9,770 | 7.17 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 4, 1998 reported | Rainbow Trout | 9,770 | 6.93 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1997 5 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 1997 reported | Rainbow Trout | 4,700 | 6.73 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 1, 1997 reported | Brown Trout | 11,293 | 6.14 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 1, 1997 reported | Brown Trout | 11,300 | 6.14 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 1, 1997 reported | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 6.57 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 24, 1997 reported | Rainbow Trout | 10,700 | 6.77 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1996 6 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 1996 reported | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 7.76 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| June 25, 1996 reported | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 7.76 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 9, 1996 reported | Rainbow Trout | 10,696 | 6.89 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 9, 1996 reported | Rainbow Trout | 10,697 | 7.2 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 1, 1996 reported | Brown Trout | 9,700 | 6.89 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 29, 1996 reported | Brown Trout | 9,675 | 6.61 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1995 7 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 8, 1995 reported | Brown Trout | 600 | 7.17 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| June 8, 1995 reported | Brown Trout | 600 | 7.17 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 28, 1995 reported | Rainbow Trout | 11,100 | 5 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 27, 1995 reported | Brown Trout | 8,927 | 6.57 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 27, 1995 reported | Rainbow Trout | 11,098 | 5.43 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 24, 1995 reported | Brown Trout | 9,400 | 7.48 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 24, 1995 reported | Brown Trout | 9,398 | 7.48 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1994 4 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 1994 reported | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 6.1 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 23, 1994 reported | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 6.1 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 19, 1994 reported | Rainbow Trout | 11,800 | 6.73 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 18, 1994 reported | Rainbow Trout | 11,796 | 6.73 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1993 5 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 1993 reported | Brown Trout | 1,028 | 13.31 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 12, 1993 reported | Rainbow Trout | 9,998 | 6.46 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 12, 1993 reported | Rainbow Trout | 9,998 | 6.46 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 27, 1993 reported | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 6.77 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 27, 1993 reported | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 6.69 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1992 4 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1992 reported | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 6.5 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 6, 1992 reported | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 6.38 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 1, 1992 reported | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 6.34 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 1, 1992 reported | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 6.34 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1991 4 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 1991 reported | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 5.87 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 16, 1991 reported | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 5.98 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 18, 1991 reported | Rainbow Trout | 9,000 | 6.93 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 18, 1991 reported | Rainbow Trout | 9,000 | 6.93 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1990 6 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 1990 reported | Brown Trout | 1,500 | 7.2 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 2, 1990 reported | Brown Trout | 9,500 | 6.06 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 2, 1990 reported | Brown Trout | 9,500 | 6.06 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 19, 1990 reported | Rainbow Trout | 5,839 | 6.1 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 18, 1990 reported | Rainbow Trout | 4,161 | 6.5 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 18, 1990 reported | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 6.5 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1989 4 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 1989 reported | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 6.73 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 25, 1989 reported | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 6.73 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 17, 1989 reported | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 7.68 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 2, 1989 reported | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 6.1 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1988 4 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21, 1988 reported | Rainbow Trout | 9,000 | 6.81 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 21, 1988 reported | Rainbow Trout | 9,000 | 6.81 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 14, 1988 reported | Brown Trout | 9,000 | 6.06 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 14, 1988 reported | Brown Trout | 9,000 | 6.06 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1987 3 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 1987 reported | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 6.34 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 13, 1987 reported | Rainbow Trout | 14,808 | 6.81 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 7, 1987 reported | Rainbow Trout | 5,192 | 7.24 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1986 3 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1986 reported | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 6.26 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 23, 1986 reported | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 6.1 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 5, 1986 reported | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 6.85 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1985 4 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 1985 reported | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 5.91 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 10, 1985 reported | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 5.91 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 19, 1985 reported | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 6.38 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 19, 1985 reported | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 6.38 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1984 4 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1984 reported | Rainbow Trout | 3,230 | 7.64 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 7, 1984 reported | Rainbow Trout | 5,800 | 7.64 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 7, 1984 reported | Rainbow Trout | 8,750 | 7.64 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 4, 1984 reported | Rainbow Trout | 11,320 | 6.97 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1983 7 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 1983 reported | Rainbow Trout | 4,435 | 6.85 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 6, 1983 reported | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 6.69 in avg | Site: REX TERRACE | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 26, 1983 reported | Lake Trout | 10,000 | 5.12 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 26, 1983 reported | Lake Trout | 10,000 | 5.12 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 26, 1983 reported | Lake Trout | 10,000 | 5.12 in avg | Site: REX TERRACE | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 5, 1983 reported | Rainbow Trout | 4,035 | 6.54 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 5, 1983 reported | Rainbow Trout | 11,530 | 6.65 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1982 6 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 1982 reported | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 7.17 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 11, 1982 reported | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 7.05 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 10, 1982 reported | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 7.83 in avg | Site: REX TERRACE | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 3, 1982 reported | Lake Trout | 10,000 | 5.16 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 3, 1982 reported | Lake Trout | 10,000 | 5.16 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 3, 1982 reported | Lake Trout | 10,000 | 5.16 in avg | Site: REX TERRACE | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1981 6 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 1981 reported | Lake Trout | 10,000 | 5.59 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 30, 1981 reported | Lake Trout | 10,000 | 5.51 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 30, 1981 reported | Lake Trout | 10,000 | 5.55 in avg | Site: REX TERRACE | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 30, 1981 reported | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 5.94 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 30, 1981 reported | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 6.18 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 30, 1981 reported | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 6.89 in avg | Site: REX TERRACE | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1980 4 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 1980 reported | Rainbow Trout | 12,136 | 7.4 in avg | Site: REX TERRACE | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 28, 1980 reported | Rainbow Trout | 9,120 | 7.91 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 28, 1980 reported | Rainbow Trout | 23,744 | 7.52 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 6, 1980 reported | Lake Trout | 30,000 | 4.84 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1979 2 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 1979 reported | Lake Trout | 10,000 | 4.61 in avg | Site: CHERRY ROAD PAS | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 24, 1979 reported | Lake Trout | 10,000 | 4.61 in avg | Site: KEWADIN | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
Records retain the dates, quantities, and status supplied by the linked agencies. An event missing here does not mean the water was not stocked - some plants go unreported or are published elsewhere.
Grouped by county and sorted by latest record, not by driving distance. Confirm access for each water.
Data source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources. A record for this water was last checked on . This check date is not a stocking date.
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