Michigan stocking report
Lake Michigan
The short answer
Lake Michigan was last stocked on April 4, 2023: 35,268 Lake Trout (5.75 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2023 | Lake Trout | 35,268 | 5.75 in avg | Site: MANISTEE REEF-G1210; Federal Plant |
| April 9, 2018 | Brown Trout | 8,250 | 7.01 in avg | Site: ARCADIA |
| April 9, 2018 | Lake Trout | 40,060 | 6.22 in avg | Site: MANISTEE REEF-G1210; Federal Plant |
| April 4, 2017 | Lake Trout | 39,860 | 6.42 in avg | Site: MANISTEE REEF-G1210; Federal Plant |
| April 8, 2015 | Lake Trout | 40,208 | 5.94 in avg | Site: MANISTEE REEF-G1210; Federal Plant |
| April 15, 2013 | Lake Trout | 40,875 | 6.06 in avg | Site: MANISTEE REEF-G1210; Federal Plant |
| March 29, 2012 | Lake Trout | 41,709 | 5.84 in avg | Site: MANISTEE REEF-G1210; Federal Plant |
| March 16, 2011 | Lake Trout | 44,753 | 5.4 in avg | Site: MANISTEE REEF-G1210; Federal Plant |
| April 5, 2010 | Lake Trout | 37,071 | 6 in avg | Site: MANISTEE REEF-G1210; Federal Plant |
| May 2, 2007 | Lake Trout | 61,237 | 6.18 in avg | Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant |
| June 5, 2006 | Lake Trout | 58,988 | 6.89 in avg | Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant |
| June 13, 2005 | Lake Trout | 95,644 | 6.85 in avg | Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant |
| June 14, 2004 | Lake Trout | 60,073 | 6.93 in avg | Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant |
| June 11, 2003 | Lake Trout | 47,505 | 6.97 in avg | Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant |
| June 10, 2002 | Lake Trout | 10,000 | 7.11 in avg | Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant |
| June 10, 2002 | Lake Trout | 50,000 | 6.93 in avg | Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant |
| June 12, 2001 | Lake Trout | 19,404 | 6.97 in avg | Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant |
| June 12, 2001 | Lake Trout | 45,870 | 6.77 in avg | Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant |
| June 6, 2000 | Lake Trout | 3,049 | 6.93 in avg | Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant |
| June 6, 2000 | Lake Trout | 56,951 | 6.77 in avg | Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant |
| May 31, 1999 | Lake Trout | 15,400 | 6.93 in avg | Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant |
| May 31, 1999 | Lake Trout | 45,600 | 6.97 in avg | Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant |
| May 3, 1997 | Lake Trout | 14,300 | 5.24 in avg | Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant |
| May 3, 1997 | Lake Trout | 53,750 | 5.24 in avg | Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant |
| June 3, 1996 | Lake Trout | 51,500 | 5.31 in avg | Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant |
| June 3, 1996 | Lake Trout | 8,500 | 5.47 in avg | Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant |
| June 5, 1995 | Lake Trout | 33,250 | 6.5 in avg | Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant |
| June 5, 1995 | Lake Trout | 88,850 | 6.77 in avg | Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant |
| June 1, 1994 | Lake Trout | 35,900 | 6.5 in avg | Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant |
| June 1, 1994 | Lake Trout | 62,600 | 5.59 in avg | Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant |
| October 12, 1989 | Lake Trout | 174,000 | 3.94 in avg | Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant |
| May 16, 1986 | Lake Trout | 69,800 | 5.39 in avg | Site: ARCADIA; Federal Plant |
| June 6, 1985 | Lake Trout | 81,788 | 5.91 in avg | Site: ARCADIA; Federal Plant |
| June 2, 1984 | Lake Trout | 25,000 | 5.51 in avg | Site: MANISTEE REEF-G1210; 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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