Michigan stocking report
Lake Michigan
61 records Last stocked: May 22, 2023
The short answer
Lake Michigan was last stocked on May 22, 2023: 33,357 Lake Trout (5.91 in avg).
Location map
Lake Michigan location context
Lake MichiganBenzie County Betsie RiverBenzie County Platte RiverBenzie County Crystal LakeBenzie County Lower Herring LakeBenzie County
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 Lake Michigan? Also on record: Lake Michigan (Allegan County, Michigan) · Lake Michigan (Antrim County, Michigan) · Lake Michigan (Berrien County, Michigan) · Lake Michigan (Charlevoix County, Michigan) · Lake Michigan (Delta County, Michigan)
Agency records
Full stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2023 | Lake Trout | 33,357 | 5.91 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| May 22, 2023 | Lake Trout | 66,919 | 6.06 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| May 22, 2022 | Lake Trout | 33,164 | 5.71 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| May 22, 2022 | Lake Trout | 66,345 | 5.47 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| May 12, 2021 | Lake Trout | 33,458 | 6.1 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| May 12, 2021 | Lake Trout | 66,591 | 6.1 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| March 25, 2021 | Brown Trout | 12,665 | 6.5 in avg | Site: Platte Bay River Mouth |
| April 6, 2020 | Brown Trout | 12,663 | 7.13 in avg | Site: Platte Bay River Mouth |
| April 1, 2020 | Brown Trout | 12,663 | 6.81 in avg | Site: Platte Bay River Mouth |
| April 1, 2020 | Brown Trout | 12,666 | 6.81 in avg | Site: Platte Bay River Mouth |
| May 12, 2019 | Lake Trout | 50,207 | 6.34 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| April 3, 2019 | Brown Trout | 9,159 | 7.4 in avg | Site: Platte Bay River Mouth |
| April 2, 2019 | Brown Trout | 10,036 | 7.36 in avg | Site: Platte Bay River Mouth |
| April 2, 2019 | Brown Trout | 10,797 | 7.36 in avg | Site: Platte Bay River Mouth |
| April 2, 2019 | Brown Trout | 9,996 | 7.32 in avg | Site: Platte Bay River Mouth |
| May 31, 2018 | Brown Trout | 3,120 | 6.56 in avg | Site: Platte Bay River Mouth |
| May 17, 2018 | Lake Trout | 99,701 | 6.34 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| April 2, 2018 | Brown Trout | 11,997 | 6.81 in avg | Site: Platte Bay River Mouth |
| April 2, 2018 | Brown Trout | 9,000 | 6.81 in avg | Site: Platte Bay River Mouth |
| June 2, 2017 | Lake Trout | 99,685 | 6.85 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| April 3, 2017 | Brown Trout | 10,397 | 7.52 in avg | Site: Platte Bay River Mouth |
| April 3, 2017 | Brown Trout | 10,475 | 7.52 in avg | Site: Platte Bay River Mouth |
| April 3, 2017 | Brown Trout | 10,495 | 7.52 in avg | Site: Platte Bay River Mouth |
| May 25, 2016 | Brown Trout | 12,998 | 6.57 in avg | Site: Platte Bay River Mouth |
| May 19, 2016 | Lake Trout | 101,796 | 6.89 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| April 21, 2016 | Brown Trout | 17,000 | 4.8 in avg | Site: Platte Bay River Mouth |
| June 1, 2015 | Lake Trout | 102,187 | 6.77 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| May 28, 2014 | Lake Trout | 101,340 | 6.63 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| May 26, 2013 | Lake Trout | 102,377 | 6.87 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| June 1, 2012 | Lake Trout | 104,909 | 6.7 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| June 4, 2011 | Lake Trout | 59,808 | 6.68 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| May 22, 2010 | Lake Trout | 22,775 | 5.12 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| May 22, 2010 | Lake Trout | 42,975 | 5.3 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| May 8, 2009 | Lake Trout | 53,518 | 6.39 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| May 9, 2008 | Lake Trout | 96,060 | 6.22 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| May 2, 2007 | Lake Trout | 50,342 | 6.18 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| May 1, 2007 | Lake Trout | 52,946 | 5.55 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| May 1, 2007 | Lake Trout | 99,099 | 6.1 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| June 6, 2006 | Lake Trout | 90,595 | 6.97 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| May 21, 2005 | Lake Trout | 99,359 | 6.61 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| May 22, 2004 | Lake Trout | 96,542 | 6.61 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| June 12, 2003 | Lake Trout | 25,340 | 7.09 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| June 12, 2003 | Lake Trout | 55,420 | 6.1 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| June 12, 2003 | Lake Trout | 55,760 | 6.06 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| June 12, 2002 | Lake Trout | 33,480 | 7.08 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| June 12, 2002 | Lake Trout | 58,330 | 6.99 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| May 17, 2001 | Lake Trout | 104,000 | 6.65 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| June 9, 2000 | Lake Trout | 14,500 | 6.57 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| June 7, 2000 | Lake Trout | 99,375 | 6.93 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| June 1, 1999 | Lake Trout | 24,200 | 6.93 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| June 1, 1999 | Lake Trout | 77,500 | 7.17 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| May 27, 1997 | Lake Trout | 21,000 | 6.5 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| May 27, 1997 | Lake Trout | 86,100 | 6.06 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| June 4, 1996 | Lake Trout | 92,180 | 5.51 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| May 10, 1995 | Lake Trout | 26,000 | 6.22 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| May 15, 1994 | Lake Trout | 154,000 | 6.06 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| May 15, 1993 | Lake Trout | 154,000 | 5.67 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| May 26, 1992 | Lake Trout | 154,500 | 5.67 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| May 20, 1991 | Lake Trout | 105,400 | 5.79 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| May 20, 1991 | Lake Trout | 44,600 | 5.51 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; Federal Plant |
| October 12, 1989 | Lake Trout | 218,000 | 4.57 in avg | Site: POINT BETSIE-G0911; 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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