Michigan stocking report
Lake Superior
Last reported stocking
The latest reported stocking at Lake Superior was on June 21, 2018: 4,982 Walleye (2 in avg).
Record last checked: . This is not a stocking date.
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.
Location map
Lake Superior location context
Pins appear only when the record includes coordinates; they are not verified access points. Shaded counties show area context only. Waters without coordinates stay in the list without a pin; confirm access and directions with the official agency source.
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Agency records
Stocking history
66 records from November 10, 1981 to June 21, 2018. 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.
2018 5 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2018 reported | Walleye | 4,982 | 2 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| June 21, 2018 reported | Walleye | 5,419 | 2 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| June 20, 2018 reported | Walleye | 24,175 | 2 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| June 19, 2018 reported | Walleye | 20,836 | 2 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| June 19, 2018 reported | Walleye | 49,682 | 2 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2017 3 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2017 reported | Walleye | 4,485 | 6.1 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| June 26, 2017 reported | Walleye | 42,800 | 2.13 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| June 17, 2017 reported | Walleye | 57,540 | 1.59 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2016 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2016 reported | Walleye | 99,943 | 2 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2015 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2015 reported | Walleye | 100,305 | 1.42 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2014 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2014 reported | Walleye | 102,100 | 1.23 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2013 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2013 reported | Walleye | 78,870 | 1.2 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2012 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2012 reported | Walleye | 99,367 | 1.44 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal/DNR Coop Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2011 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2011 reported | Walleye | 101,451 | 1.42 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal/DNR Coop Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2010 2 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2010 reported | Walleye | 26,730 | 1.83 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal/DNR Coop Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| June 19, 2010 reported | Walleye | 76,100 | 1.83 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal/DNR Coop Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2009 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2009 reported | Walleye | 100,306 | 1.98 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2008 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2008 reported | Walleye | 108,436 | 1.73 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal/DNR Coop Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2005 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2005 reported | Walleye | 107,113 | 2.01 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2003 4 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 30, 2003 reported | Walleye | 1,200 | 7.24 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| October 21, 2003 reported | Walleye | 8,973 | 7.24 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| June 26, 2003 reported | Walleye | 93,150 | 2.01 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| June 25, 2003 reported | Walleye | 13,905 | 2.01 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2002 5 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2002 reported | Walleye | 10,150 | 2.56 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| July 1, 2002 reported | Walleye | 13,550 | 2.56 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| July 1, 2002 reported | Walleye | 23,500 | 2.56 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| July 1, 2002 reported | Walleye | 31,375 | 2.56 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| June 30, 2002 reported | Walleye | 13,875 | 2.56 in avg | Site: Brimley Bay; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2000 3 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2000 reported | Lake Trout | 400,000 | 2.48 in avg | Site: WHITEFISH BAY-PENDILLS CREEK; Federal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| June 21, 2000 reported | Lake Trout | 437,445 | 2.52 in avg | Site: WHITEFISH BAY-PENDILLS CREEK; Federal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| June 21, 2000 reported | Lake Trout | 66,396 | 2.48 in avg | Site: WHITEFISH BAY-PENDILLS CREEK; Federal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1998 5 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 30, 1998 reported | Lake Trout | 7,084 | 4.8 in avg | Site: LOWER TAHQUAMENON RIVER MOUTH | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| October 20, 1998 reported | Lake Trout | 36,234 | 4.92 in avg | Site: LOWER TAHQUAMENON RIVER MOUTH | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| October 20, 1998 reported | Lake Trout | 53,530 | 4.92 in avg | Site: LOWER TAHQUAMENON RIVER MOUTH | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| October 19, 1998 reported | Lake Trout | 53,152 | 4.8 in avg | Site: LOWER TAHQUAMENON RIVER MOUTH | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| June 27, 1998 reported | Walleye | 104,760 | 1.57 in avg | Site: BIRCH POINT; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1997 3 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 1997 reported | Walleye | 3,450 | 7.01 in avg | Site: BIRCH POINT; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| October 1, 1997 reported | Lake Trout | 150,000 | 4.61 in avg | Site: LOWER TAHQUAMENON RIVER MOUTH | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| July 7, 1997 reported | Walleye | 43,795 | 1.3 in avg | Site: BIRCH POINT; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1996 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 12, 1996 reported | Walleye | 87,960 | 1.77 in avg | Site: BIRCH POINT; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1995 2 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 12, 1995 reported | Lake Trout | 150,000 | 4.88 in avg | Site: WHITEFISH BAY-USFS BOAT RAMP | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| July 1, 1995 reported | Walleye | 127,339 | 1.3 in avg | Site: BIRCH POINT; Tribal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1994 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 4, 1994 reported | Lake Trout | 150,000 | 4.72 in avg | Site: WHITEFISH BAY-USFS BOAT RAMP | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1993 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 1993 reported | Lake Trout | 162,000 | 4.49 in avg | Site: WHITEFISH BAY-SALT POINT | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1992 2 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 1992 reported | Lake Trout | 100,297 | 4.29 in avg | Site: WHITEFISH BAY-USFS BOAT RAMP | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 21, 1992 reported | Lake Trout | 49,686 | 4.21 in avg | Site: WHITEFISH BAY-USFS BOAT RAMP | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1991 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 1991 reported | Lake Trout | 150,000 | 4.33 in avg | Site: WHITEFISH BAY-USFS BOAT RAMP | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1990 2 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 11, 1990 reported | Lake Trout | 45,000 | 4.17 in avg | Site: WHITEFISH BAY-USFS BOAT RAMP | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| October 9, 1990 reported | Lake Trout | 105,000 | 4.29 in avg | Site: WHITEFISH BAY-USFS BOAT RAMP | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1989 2 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 10, 1989 reported | Lake Trout | 75,000 | 4.25 in avg | Site: WHITEFISH BAY-SALT POINT | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| October 9, 1989 reported | Lake Trout | 75,000 | 4.37 in avg | Site: WHITEFISH BAY-SALT POINT | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1988 2 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 13, 1988 reported | Lake Trout | 75,000 | 3.86 in avg | Site: WHITEFISH BAY-SALT POINT | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 12, 1988 reported | Lake Trout | 75,000 | 3.86 in avg | Site: WHITEFISH BAY-SALT POINT | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1987 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 1987 reported | Lake Trout | 40,000 | 6.22 in avg | Site: WHITEFISH BAY-SALT POINT | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1986 3 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 10, 1986 reported | Lake Trout | 60,000 | 4.41 in avg | Site: WHITEFISH BAY-SALT POINT | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| October 9, 1986 reported | Lake Trout | 60,000 | 4.41 in avg | Site: WHITEFISH BAY-SALT POINT | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 6, 1986 reported | Lake Trout | 77,600 | 5.04 in avg | Site: WHITEFISH BAY-USFS BOAT RAMP; Federal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1985 3 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 1985 reported | Lake Trout | 60,300 | 4.84 in avg | Site: WHITEFISH BAY-SALT POINT; Federal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 1, 1985 reported | Lake Trout | 35,000 | 4.61 in avg | Site: BIRCH POINT; Federal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| May 1, 1985 reported | Lake Trout | 70,000 | 4.65 in avg | Site: WHITEFISH BAY-SALT POINT; Federal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1984 3 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 3, 1984 reported | Lake Trout | 25,400 | Site: ROUND ISLAND-G1646; Federal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | |
| June 18, 1984 reported | Lake Trout | 3,200 | 4.61 in avg | Site: WHITEFISH BAY-SALT POINT; Federal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 7, 1984 reported | Lake Trout | 254,400 | 5.47 in avg | Site: WHITEFISH BAY-PENDILLS CREEK; Federal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1982 2 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 1982 reported | Lake Trout | 36,712 | 5.31 in avg | Site: TAHQUAMENON ISLAND-G1544; Federal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| November 1, 1982 reported | Lake Trout | 88,800 | 4.65 in avg | Site: TAHQUAMENON ISLAND-G1544; Federal Plant | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1981 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 10, 1981 reported | Lake Trout | 102,900 | 5.31 in avg | Site: TAHQUAMENON ISLAND-G1544; 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 . This check date is not a stocking date.
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