Michigan stocking report
Manistee Lake
27 records Last stocked: June 25, 2026
The short answer
Manistee Lake was last stocked on June 25, 2026: 45,775 Walleye (1.97 in avg).
Location map
Manistee Lake location context
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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.
Agency records
Full stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2026 | Walleye | 45,775 | 1.97 in avg | Site: SANDS TOWNSHIP PARK |
| June 25, 2026 | Walleye | 45,775 | 1.97 in avg | |
| June 3, 2025 | Walleye | 42,950 | 1.11 in avg | Site: SANDS TOWNSHIP PARK |
| October 23, 2024 | Walleye | 764 | 7.26 in avg | |
| June 28, 2022 | Walleye | 10,000 | 1.46 in avg | Site: SANDS TOWNSHIP PARK |
| June 15, 2022 | Walleye | 37,660 | 1.09 in avg | Site: SANDS TOWNSHIP PARK |
| May 14, 2019 | Fathead minnow | 175,000 | 2 in avg | Private Plant (under permit) |
| May 14, 2019 | Golden shiner | 150,000 | 2.5 in avg | Private Plant (under permit) |
| June 14, 2018 | Walleye | 47,519 | 1.86 in avg | Site: SANDS TOWNSHIP PARK |
| June 22, 2016 | Walleye | 44,401 | 2.1 in avg | Site: SANDS TOWNSHIP PARK |
| June 20, 2013 | Walleye | 147,572 | 1.66 in avg | Site: SANDS TOWNSHIP PARK |
| June 16, 2011 | Walleye | 42,650 | 1.62 in avg | Site: SANDS TOWNSHIP PARK |
| June 20, 2006 | Walleye | 34,425 | 1.77 in avg | Site: SANDS TOWNSHIP PARK |
| June 24, 2003 | Walleye | 14,690 | 1.42 in avg | Site: SANDS TOWNSHIP PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| June 20, 2002 | Walleye | 17,355 | 0.93 in avg | Site: SANDS TOWNSHIP PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| June 11, 1999 | Walleye | 23,931 | 1.57 in avg | Site: SANDS TOWNSHIP PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| June 25, 1996 | Walleye | 39,633 | 1.73 in avg | Site: SANDS TOWNSHIP PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| June 18, 1993 | Walleye | 24,386 | 1.69 in avg | Site: SANDS TOWNSHIP PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| June 15, 1990 | Walleye | 26,700 | 1.57 in avg | Site: SANDS TOWNSHIP PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| June 11, 1987 | Walleye | 22,700 | 2.09 in avg | Site: SANDS TOWNSHIP PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| June 12, 1985 | Walleye | 26,922 | 0.98 in avg | Site: SANDS TOWNSHIP PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| June 30, 1983 | Walleye | 8,049 | Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | |
| June 30, 1983 | Walleye | 8,050 | Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | |
| July 27, 1982 | Walleye | 16,337 | Site: SANDS TOWNSHIP PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | |
| June 28, 1982 | Walleye | 1,933 | Site: SANDS TOWNSHIP PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | |
| August 27, 1981 | Walleye | 2,780 | 5.24 in avg | Site: SANDS TOWNSHIP PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| August 25, 1981 | Walleye | 6,542 | Site: SANDS TOWNSHIP PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
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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