Michigan stocking report
Lake Michigan
63 records Last stocked: October 19, 2015
The short answer
Lake Michigan was last stocked on October 19, 2015: 101,281 Lake Trout (4.41 in avg).
Location map
Lake Michigan location context
Lake MichiganBerrien County Galien RiverBerrien County Saint Joseph RiverBerrien County Sportsmen Club Rearing PondBerrien County Blue CreekBerrien 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.
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Agency records
Full stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2015 | Lake Trout | 101,281 | 4.41 in avg | Site: New Buffalo Harbor - GRID 2708; Federal Plant |
| April 15, 2013 | Lake Trout | 48,294 | 4.92 in avg | Site: INDIANA-Coast Guard Station, Michigan City IN |
| October 21, 2011 | Lake Trout | 95,707 | 4.32 in avg | Site: New Buffalo Harbor - GRID 2708; Federal Plant |
| May 7, 2007 | Lake Trout | 60,273 | 6.22 in avg | Site: LAKESIDE REEF-G2608; Federal Plant |
| May 4, 2007 | Lake Trout | 60,442 | 6.18 in avg | Site: Lake Michigan Beach Reef; Federal Plant |
| June 2, 2006 | Lake Trout | 60,965 | 6.85 in avg | Site: Lake Michigan Beach Reef; Federal Plant |
| June 2, 2006 | Lake Trout | 30,003 | 6.61 in avg | Site: LAKESIDE REEF-G2608; Federal Plant |
| June 1, 2006 | Lake Trout | 31,545 | 6.73 in avg | Site: LAKESIDE REEF-G2608; Federal Plant |
| June 9, 2005 | Lake Trout | 62,780 | 6.85 in avg | Site: Lake Michigan Beach Reef; Federal Plant |
| June 9, 2005 | Lake Trout | 38,246 | 6.61 in avg | Site: LAKESIDE REEF-G2608; Federal Plant |
| June 7, 2005 | Lake Trout | 39,600 | 6.73 in avg | Site: LAKESIDE REEF-G2608; Federal Plant |
| June 10, 2004 | Lake Trout | 57,491 | 6.73 in avg | Site: Lake Michigan Beach Reef; Federal Plant |
| June 10, 2004 | Lake Trout | 7,231 | 6.81 in avg | Site: Lake Michigan Beach Reef; Federal Plant |
| June 10, 2004 | Lake Trout | 12,611 | 6.81 in avg | Site: LAKESIDE REEF-G2608; Federal Plant |
| June 10, 2004 | Lake Trout | 18,086 | 6.81 in avg | Site: LAKESIDE REEF-G2608; Federal Plant |
| June 10, 2004 | Lake Trout | 5,886 | 6.81 in avg | Site: LAKESIDE REEF-G2608; Federal Plant |
| June 6, 2003 | Lake Trout | 30,500 | 6.5 in avg | Site: Lake Michigan Beach Reef; Federal Plant |
| June 6, 2003 | Lake Trout | 43,240 | 7.09 in avg | Site: Lake Michigan Beach Reef; Federal Plant |
| June 5, 2003 | Lake Trout | 70,092 | 6.97 in avg | Site: MICHIANA REEF-G2706; Federal Plant |
| June 4, 2003 | Lake Trout | 26,000 | 6.85 in avg | Site: LAKESIDE REEF-G2608; Federal Plant |
| June 4, 2003 | Lake Trout | 48,840 | 6.69 in avg | Site: LAKESIDE REEF-G2608; Federal Plant |
| June 7, 2002 | Lake Trout | 15,000 | 6.86 in avg | Site: Lake Michigan Beach Reef; Federal Plant |
| June 7, 2002 | Lake Trout | 45,000 | 6.7 in avg | Site: Lake Michigan Beach Reef; Federal Plant |
| June 9, 2001 | Lake Trout | 28,750 | 6.61 in avg | Site: ST JOE REEFS N-G2410; Federal Plant |
| June 5, 2001 | Lake Trout | 69,600 | 6.61 in avg | Site: LAKESIDE REEF-G2608; Federal Plant |
| June 4, 2001 | Lake Trout | 72,000 | 10 in avg | Site: MICHIANA REEF-G2706; Federal Plant |
| June 4, 2001 | Lake Trout | 41,760 | 6.61 in avg | Site: ST JOE REEFS N-G2410; Federal Plant |
| June 4, 2000 | Lake Trout | 30,000 | 6.97 in avg | Site: ST JOE REEFS N-G2410; Federal Plant |
| June 3, 2000 | Lake Trout | 8,090 | 6.93 in avg | Site: LAKESIDE REEF-G2608; Federal Plant |
| June 3, 2000 | Lake Trout | 81,910 | 6.81 in avg | Site: LAKESIDE REEF-G2608; Federal Plant |
| May 31, 2000 | Lake Trout | 61,480 | 6.93 in avg | Site: MICHIANA REEF-G2706; Federal Plant |
| May 28, 1999 | Lake Trout | 41,300 | 6.93 in avg | Site: ST JOE REEFS S-G2509; Federal Plant |
| May 27, 1999 | Lake Trout | 1,200 | 7.72 in avg | Site: MICHIANA REEF-G2706; Federal Plant |
| May 27, 1999 | Lake Trout | 19,600 | 7.24 in avg | Site: MICHIANA REEF-G2706; Federal Plant |
| May 27, 1999 | Lake Trout | 22,600 | 7.24 in avg | Site: MICHIANA REEF-G2706; Federal Plant |
| May 27, 1999 | Lake Trout | 25,000 | 7.68 in avg | Site: MICHIANA REEF-G2706; Federal Plant |
| May 26, 1999 | Lake Trout | 68,900 | 7.24 in avg | Site: LAKESIDE REEF-G2608; Federal Plant |
| May 26, 1999 | Lake Trout | 25,220 | 7.24 in avg | Site: ST JOE REEFS N-G2410; Federal Plant |
| May 15, 1997 | Lake Trout | 18,800 | 6.93 in avg | Site: MICHIANA REEF-G2706; Federal Plant |
| May 15, 1997 | Lake Trout | 70,200 | 6.77 in avg | Site: MICHIANA REEF-G2706; Federal Plant |
| May 14, 1997 | Lake Trout | 13,500 | 6.93 in avg | Site: LAKESIDE REEF-G2608; Federal Plant |
| May 14, 1997 | Lake Trout | 49,500 | 7.01 in avg | Site: LAKESIDE REEF-G2608; Federal Plant |
| May 30, 1996 | Lake Trout | 11,334 | 6.81 in avg | Site: ST JOE REEFS N-G2410; Federal Plant |
| May 30, 1996 | Lake Trout | 22,666 | 7.01 in avg | Site: ST JOE REEFS N-G2410; Federal Plant |
| May 28, 1996 | Lake Trout | 30,000 | 7.09 in avg | Site: LAKESIDE REEF-G2608; Federal Plant |
| May 28, 1996 | Lake Trout | 45,000 | 7.01 in avg | Site: ST JOE REEFS N-G2410; Federal Plant |
| May 27, 1996 | Lake Trout | 60,000 | 7.01 in avg | Site: MICHIANA REEF-G2706; Federal Plant |
| June 1, 1995 | Lake Trout | 60,000 | 6.46 in avg | Site: ST JOE REEFS N-G2410; Federal Plant |
| June 1, 1995 | Lake Trout | 50,000 | 6.46 in avg | Site: ST JOE REEFS S-G2509; Federal Plant |
| May 30, 1995 | Lake Trout | 60,000 | 6.42 in avg | Site: LAKESIDE REEF-G2608; Federal Plant |
| May 30, 1995 | Lake Trout | 15,000 | 6.42 in avg | Site: MICHIANA REEF-G2708; Federal Plant |
| May 30, 1995 | Lake Trout | 42,700 | 6.54 in avg | Site: MICHIANA REEF-G2708; Federal Plant |
| May 29, 1994 | Lake Trout | 102,000 | 5.87 in avg | Site: ST JOE REEFS N-G2410; Federal Plant |
| May 30, 1993 | Lake Trout | 95,000 | 5.87 in avg | Site: MICHIANA REEF-G2706; Federal Plant |
| October 15, 1989 | Lake Trout | 160,000 | 4.96 in avg | Site: LAKESIDE REEF-G2608; Federal Plant |
| October 15, 1989 | Lake Trout | 135,000 | 3.94 in avg | Site: MICHIANA REEF-G2706; Federal Plant |
| October 14, 1989 | Lake Trout | 150,000 | 3.86 in avg | Site: ST JOE REEFS N-G2410; Federal Plant |
| November 8, 1985 | Lake Trout | 55,672 | 5.39 in avg | Site: NEW BUFFALO REEF-G2606; Federal Plant |
| November 7, 1985 | Lake Trout | 30,000 | 5.51 in avg | Site: LAKESIDE REEF-G2608; Federal Plant |
| November 7, 1985 | Lake Trout | 60,000 | 5.35 in avg | Site: NEW BUFFALO REEF-G2606; Federal Plant |
| May 17, 1984 | Lake Trout | 30,000 | 5.39 in avg | Site: LAKESIDE REEF-G2608; Federal Plant |
| May 17, 1984 | Lake Trout | 30,000 | 5.24 in avg | Site: ST JOE REEFS N-G2410; Federal Plant |
| May 17, 1984 | Lake Trout | 30,000 | 5.39 in avg | Site: ST JOE REEFS S-G2509; 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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