Michigan stocking report
Manistee River
Last reported stocking
The latest reported stocking at Manistee River was on April 9, 2026: 4,000 Brown Trout (7.36 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
Manistee River 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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Confirm dates and any changes in the official stocking report. Historical schedules are kept below even after their planned dates pass.
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Get stocking alerts for this waterLooking for a different Manistee River? Also on record: Manistee River (Crawford County, Michigan) · Manistee River (Kalkaska County, Michigan) · Manistee River (Manistee County, Michigan) · Manistee River (Wexford County, Michigan)
Agency records
Stocking history
74 records from September 15, 1979 to April 9, 2026. 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.
2026 3 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2026 reported | Brown Trout | 4,000 | 7.36 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 9, 2026 reported | Brown Trout | 7,300 | 7.38 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 9, 2026 reported | Rainbow Trout | 5,200 | 7.72 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2025 2 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2025 reported | Rainbow Trout | 5,200 | 8.04 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| March 19, 2025 reported | Brown Trout | 11,900 | 7.2 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2024 3 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2024 reported | Brown Trout | 9,504 | 5.44 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 1, 2024 reported | Rainbow Trout | 5,499 | 6.12 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| March 20, 2024 reported | Brown Trout | 11,200 | 6.93 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2023 2 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2023 reported | Rainbow Trout | 4,800 | 7.32 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| April 3, 2023 reported | Brown Trout | 10,800 | 7.09 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2022 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2022 reported | Brown Trout | 15,399 | 4.67 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2020 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2020 reported | Rainbow Trout | 15,300 | 3.39 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2019 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2019 reported | Brown Trout | 9,486 | 5.2 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2018 2 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2018 reported | Brown Trout | 8,960 | 3.89 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 29, 2018 reported | Brown Trout | 15,236 | 5.39 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2017 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2017 reported | Brown Trout | 15,071 | 4.65 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2016 3 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2016 reported | Brown Trout | 4,587 | 5.08 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 24, 2016 reported | Brown Trout | 5,008 | 5.08 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 24, 2016 reported | Brown Trout | 5,031 | 5.08 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2014 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 27, 2014 reported | Brown Trout | 12,197 | 5.34 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2013 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2013 reported | Brown Trout | 9,209 | 5.52 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2012 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2012 reported | Brown Trout | 25,000 | 4.68 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2011 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2011 reported | Brown Trout | 11,244 | 4.61 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2010 2 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2010 reported | Brown Trout | 5,162 | 4.61 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 25, 2010 reported | Brown Trout | 5,162 | 4.61 in avg | Site: HOPKINS CREEK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2009 2 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2009 reported | Brown Trout | 5,348 | 4.06 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 24, 2009 reported | Brown Trout | 5,348 | 4.06 in avg | Site: HOPKINS CREEK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2008 2 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 27, 2008 reported | Brown Trout | 4,699 | 4.49 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 27, 2008 reported | Brown Trout | 4,699 | 4.49 in avg | Site: HOPKINS CREEK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2007 2 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2007 reported | Brown Trout | 5,113 | 4.69 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 29, 2007 reported | Brown Trout | 5,113 | 4.69 in avg | Site: HOPKINS CREEK | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2004 2 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2004 reported | Brown Trout | 3,115 | 4.89 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| October 2, 2004 reported | Brown Trout | 3,115 | 4.89 in avg | Site: HOPKINS CREEK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2002 2 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2002 reported | Brown Trout | 2,730 | 5.31 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 14, 2002 reported | Brown Trout | 2,730 | 5.31 in avg | Site: HOPKINS CREEK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
2000 3 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2000 reported | Brown Trout | 3,359 | 4.21 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| October 21, 2000 reported | Brown Trout | 3,360 | 4.21 in avg | Site: HOPKINS CREEK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| October 21, 2000 reported | Brown Trout | 3,360 | 4.21 in avg | Site: SECTION 8; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1999 3 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 1999 reported | Brown Trout | 3,958 | 4.72 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 18, 1999 reported | Brown Trout | 3,959 | 4.72 in avg | Site: HOPKINS CREEK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 18, 1999 reported | Brown Trout | 3,959 | 4.72 in avg | Site: SECTION 8; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1998 3 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 19, 1998 reported | Brown Trout | 2,649 | 5.39 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 19, 1998 reported | Brown Trout | 2,650 | 5.39 in avg | Site: HOPKINS CREEK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 19, 1998 reported | Brown Trout | 2,649 | 5.39 in avg | Site: SECTION 8; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1997 3 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 13, 1997 reported | Brown Trout | 3,155 | 5.04 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 13, 1997 reported | Brown Trout | 3,156 | 5.04 in avg | Site: HOPKINS CREEK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 13, 1997 reported | Brown Trout | 3,155 | 5.04 in avg | Site: SECTION 8; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1996 3 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 1996 reported | Brown Trout | 3,468 | 4.72 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 14, 1996 reported | Brown Trout | 3,468 | 4.72 in avg | Site: HOPKINS CREEK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 14, 1996 reported | Brown Trout | 3,468 | 4.72 in avg | Site: SECTION 8; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1995 3 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 1995 reported | Brown Trout | 2,866 | 5.04 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 16, 1995 reported | Brown Trout | 2,866 | 5.04 in avg | Site: HOPKINS CREEK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 16, 1995 reported | Brown Trout | 2,866 | 5.04 in avg | Site: SECTION 8; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1994 3 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 1994 reported | Brown Trout | 2,925 | 5.39 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 17, 1994 reported | Brown Trout | 2,925 | 5.39 in avg | Site: HOPKINS CREEK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 17, 1994 reported | Brown Trout | 2,925 | 5.39 in avg | Site: SECTION 8; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1993 3 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 1993 reported | Brown Trout | 2,783 | 5.59 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 18, 1993 reported | Brown Trout | 2,782 | 5.59 in avg | Site: HOPKINS CREEK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 18, 1993 reported | Brown Trout | 2,783 | 5.59 in avg | Site: SECTION 8; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1992 2 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 19, 1992 reported | Brown Trout | 3,480 | 4.21 in avg | Site: HOPKINS CREEK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 19, 1992 reported | Brown Trout | 3,480 | 4.21 in avg | Site: SECTION 8; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1991 2 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21, 1991 reported | Brown Trout | 2,988 | 5.08 in avg | Site: HOPKINS CREEK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 21, 1991 reported | Brown Trout | 3,680 | 5.08 in avg | Site: SECTION 8; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1990 3 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 1990 reported | Brown Trout | 2,762 | 4.25 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 22, 1990 reported | Brown Trout | 2,762 | 4.25 in avg | Site: HOPKINS CREEK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 22, 1990 reported | Brown Trout | 2,762 | 4.25 in avg | Site: SECTION 8; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1989 3 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 1989 reported | Brown Trout | 2,800 | 4.49 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 16, 1989 reported | Brown Trout | 2,800 | 4.49 in avg | Site: HOPKINS CREEK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 16, 1989 reported | Brown Trout | 2,800 | 4.49 in avg | Site: SECTION 8; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1988 3 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 1988 reported | Brown Trout | 1,950 | 5.47 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 17, 1988 reported | Brown Trout | 1,950 | 5.47 in avg | Site: HOPKINS CREEK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| September 17, 1988 reported | Brown Trout | 1,950 | 5.47 in avg | Site: SECTION 8; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1980 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 27, 1980 reported | Brown Trout | 4,823 | 7.05 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
1979 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 1979 reported | Brown Trout | 4,287 | 6.69 in avg | Site: COUNTY PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release | 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.
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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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