What species are stocked in Lake Michigan?

On record: Lake Trout, Brown Trout. Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

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Michigan stocking report

Lake Michigan

34 records Last reported: April 4, 2023

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Lake Michigan was on April 4, 2023: 35,268 Lake Trout (5.75 in avg).

Record last checked: 2026-07-24. This is not a stocking date.

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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.

County: Manistee
Species on record: Lake Trout, Brown Trout
Records: 34 records
Official source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources report

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Lake Michigan location context

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Stocking history

34 records from June 2, 1984 to April 4, 2023. 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.

2023 1 record

2023 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
April 4, 2023 reported	Lake Trout	35,268	5.75 in avg	Site: MANISTEE REEF-G1210; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2018 2 records

2018 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
April 9, 2018 reported	Brown Trout	8,250	7.01 in avg	Site: ARCADIA	Michigan Department of Natural Resources
April 9, 2018 reported	Lake Trout	40,060	6.22 in avg	Site: MANISTEE REEF-G1210; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2017 1 record

2017 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
April 4, 2017 reported	Lake Trout	39,860	6.42 in avg	Site: MANISTEE REEF-G1210; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2015 1 record

2015 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
April 8, 2015 reported	Lake Trout	40,208	5.94 in avg	Site: MANISTEE REEF-G1210; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2013 1 record

2013 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
April 15, 2013 reported	Lake Trout	40,875	6.06 in avg	Site: MANISTEE REEF-G1210; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2012 1 record

2012 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
March 29, 2012 reported	Lake Trout	41,709	5.84 in avg	Site: MANISTEE REEF-G1210; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2011 1 record

2011 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
March 16, 2011 reported	Lake Trout	44,753	5.4 in avg	Site: MANISTEE REEF-G1210; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2010 1 record

2010 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
April 5, 2010 reported	Lake Trout	37,071	6 in avg	Site: MANISTEE REEF-G1210; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2007 1 record

2007 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
May 2, 2007 reported	Lake Trout	61,237	6.18 in avg	Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2006 1 record

2006 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
June 5, 2006 reported	Lake Trout	58,988	6.89 in avg	Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2005 1 record

2005 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
June 13, 2005 reported	Lake Trout	95,644	6.85 in avg	Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2004 1 record

2004 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
June 14, 2004 reported	Lake Trout	60,073	6.93 in avg	Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2003 1 record

2003 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
June 11, 2003 reported	Lake Trout	47,505	6.97 in avg	Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2002 2 records

2002 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
June 10, 2002 reported	Lake Trout	10,000	7.11 in avg	Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources
June 10, 2002 reported	Lake Trout	50,000	6.93 in avg	Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2001 2 records

2001 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
June 12, 2001 reported	Lake Trout	19,404	6.97 in avg	Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources
June 12, 2001 reported	Lake Trout	45,870	6.77 in avg	Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2000 2 records

2000 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
June 6, 2000 reported	Lake Trout	3,049	6.93 in avg	Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources
June 6, 2000 reported	Lake Trout	56,951	6.77 in avg	Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

1999 2 records

1999 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
May 31, 1999 reported	Lake Trout	15,400	6.93 in avg	Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources
May 31, 1999 reported	Lake Trout	45,600	6.97 in avg	Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

1997 2 records

1997 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
May 3, 1997 reported	Lake Trout	14,300	5.24 in avg	Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources
May 3, 1997 reported	Lake Trout	53,750	5.24 in avg	Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

1996 2 records

1996 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
June 3, 1996 reported	Lake Trout	51,500	5.31 in avg	Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources
June 3, 1996 reported	Lake Trout	8,500	5.47 in avg	Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

1995 2 records

1995 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
June 5, 1995 reported	Lake Trout	33,250	6.5 in avg	Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources
June 5, 1995 reported	Lake Trout	88,850	6.77 in avg	Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

1994 2 records

1994 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
June 1, 1994 reported	Lake Trout	35,900	6.5 in avg	Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources
June 1, 1994 reported	Lake Trout	62,600	5.59 in avg	Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

1989 1 record

1989 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
October 12, 1989 reported	Lake Trout	174,000	3.94 in avg	Site: PORTAGE LAKE REEF-G1111; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

1986 1 record

1986 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
May 16, 1986 reported	Lake Trout	69,800	5.39 in avg	Site: ARCADIA; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

1985 1 record

1985 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
June 6, 1985 reported	Lake Trout	81,788	5.91 in avg	Site: ARCADIA; Federal Plant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

1984 1 record

1984 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
June 2, 1984 reported	Lake Trout	25,000	5.51 in avg	Site: MANISTEE REEF-G1210; Federal Plant	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 2026-07-24. This check date is not a stocking date.

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