Michigan stocking report
Lake Michigan
The short answer
Lake Michigan was last stocked on May 19, 2023: 44,715 Lake Trout (6.14 in avg).
Location map
Lake Michigan 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.
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Agency records
Full stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2023 | Lake Trout | 44,715 | 6.14 in avg | Site: Elk Rapids GRID - 0816; Federal Plant |
| May 19, 2023 | Lake Trout | 44,829 | 6.18 in avg | Site: Elk Rapids GRID - 0816; Federal Plant |
| May 4, 2022 | Lake Trout | 27,214 | 5.16 in avg | Site: Elk Rapids GRID - 0816; Federal Plant |
| May 4, 2022 | Lake Trout | 64,365 | 5.35 in avg | Site: Elk Rapids GRID - 0816; Federal Plant |
| May 1, 2020 | Lake Trout | 69,473 | 6.18 in avg | Site: BANKS TWP. PARK; Federal Plant |
| May 1, 2020 | Lake Trout | 69,517 | 5.87 in avg | Site: BANKS TWP. PARK; Federal Plant |
| April 17, 2020 | Lake Trout | 49,603 | 5.55 in avg | Site: BANKS TWP. PARK; Federal Plant |
| April 17, 2020 | Lake Trout | 49,841 | 5.63 in avg | Site: BANKS TWP. PARK; Federal Plant |
| April 16, 2020 | Lake Trout | 48,344 | 5.43 in avg | Site: BANKS TWP. PARK; Federal Plant |
| April 16, 2020 | Lake Trout | 49,073 | 5.35 in avg | Site: BANKS TWP. PARK; Federal Plant |
| April 15, 2020 | Lake Trout | 69,506 | 5.47 in avg | Site: BANKS TWP. PARK; Federal Plant |
| May 7, 2018 | Lake Trout | 90,462 | 5.87 in avg | Site: Elk Rapids GRID - 0816; Federal Plant |
| May 23, 2017 | Lake Trout | 86,067 | 6.54 in avg | Site: Elk Rapids GRID - 0816; Federal Plant |
| May 9, 2016 | Lake Trout | 93,900 | 6.26 in avg | Site: Elk Rapids GRID - 0816; Federal Plant |
| May 17, 2015 | Lake Trout | 31,239 | 6.06 in avg | Site: Elk Rapids GRID - 0816; Federal Plant |
| May 17, 2015 | Lake Trout | 63,761 | 5.94 in avg | Site: Elk Rapids GRID - 0816; Federal Plant |
| May 21, 2014 | Lake Trout | 27,167 | 6.21 in avg | Site: Elk Rapids GRID - 0816; Federal Plant |
| May 21, 2014 | Lake Trout | 61,473 | 6.3 in avg | Site: Elk Rapids GRID - 0816; Federal Plant |
| May 17, 2013 | Lake Trout | 28,124 | 6.63 in avg | Site: Elk Rapids GRID - 0816; Federal Plant |
| May 17, 2013 | Lake Trout | 61,863 | 6.37 in avg | Site: Elk Rapids GRID - 0816; Federal Plant |
| May 27, 2012 | Lake Trout | 90,932 | 6.67 in avg | Site: Elk Rapids GRID - 0816; Federal Plant |
| May 28, 2011 | Lake Trout | 90,028 | 6.94 in avg | Site: Elk Rapids GRID - 0816; Federal Plant |
| April 29, 2010 | Lake Trout | 84,991 | 6.34 in avg | Site: Elk Rapids GRID - 0816; Federal Plant |
| May 12, 1988 | Lake Trout | 59,700 | 5.31 in avg | Site: BANKS TWP. PARK; Federal Plant |
| April 26, 1985 | Lake Trout | 74,200 | 5.39 in avg | Site: BANKS TWP. PARK; Federal Plant |
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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