Michigan stocking report
Muskegon River
121 records Last stocked: May 18, 2026
The short answer
Muskegon River was last stocked on May 18, 2026: 6,777 Brown Trout (6.74 in avg).
Location map
Muskegon River 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.
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Agency records
Full stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Brown Trout | 6,777 | 6.74 in avg | Site: Northend Riverside Park |
| May 18, 2026 | Brown Trout | 7,740 | 6.74 in avg | Site: Paris County Park Direct Plant Site |
| April 8, 2026 | Brown Trout | 1,120 | 7.59 in avg | Site: Northend Riverside Park |
| April 8, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 10,300 | 7.72 in avg | Site: Northend Riverside Park |
| April 8, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 10,300 | 7.72 in avg | Site: Paris County Park Direct Plant Site |
| May 16, 2025 | Brown Trout | 9,899 | 7.22 in avg | Site: Northend Riverside Park |
| May 16, 2025 | Brown Trout | 9,900 | 7.22 in avg | Site: Paris County Park Direct Plant Site |
| April 15, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 10,400 | 7.61 in avg | Site: Northend Riverside Park |
| April 15, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 10,400 | 7.61 in avg | Site: Paris County Park Direct Plant Site |
| April 8, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 6,319 | 7.17 in avg | Site: Northend Riverside Park |
| April 5, 2024 | Brown Trout | 9,300 | 6.36 in avg | Site: Paris County Park Direct Plant Site |
| April 3, 2024 | Brown Trout | 9,272 | 6.52 in avg | Site: Northend Riverside Park |
| April 3, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 11,000 | 7.15 in avg | Site: Paris County Park Direct Plant Site |
| April 2, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 4,681 | 6.65 in avg | Site: Northend Riverside Park |
| May 2, 2023 | Brown Trout | 8,995 | 6.95 in avg | Site: Paris County Park Direct Plant Site |
| May 1, 2023 | Brown Trout | 8,994 | 6.87 in avg | Site: Northend Riverside Park |
| April 6, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 9,500 | 6.27 in avg | Site: Northend Riverside Park |
| April 6, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 4,100 | 7.43 in avg | Site: Paris County Park Direct Plant Site |
| April 6, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 5,395 | 6.27 in avg | Site: Paris County Park Direct Plant Site |
| April 25, 2022 | Brown Trout | 9,994 | 6.74 in avg | Site: Northend Riverside Park |
| April 25, 2022 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 6.74 in avg | Site: Paris County Park Direct Plant Site |
| April 5, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 12,271 | 7.44 in avg | Site: Northend Riverside Park |
| April 5, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 12,269 | 7.44 in avg | Site: Paris County Park Direct Plant Site |
| April 26, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 6.41 in avg | Site: Northend Riverside Park |
| April 26, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 6.41 in avg | Site: Paris County Park Direct Plant Site |
| April 14, 2021 | Brown Trout | 9,900 | 6.53 in avg | Site: Northend Riverside Park |
| April 14, 2021 | Brown Trout | 9,900 | 6.53 in avg | Site: Paris County Park Direct Plant Site |
| May 7, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 6.81 in avg | Site: Paris County Park Direct Plant Site |
| May 7, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 9,999 | 6.81 in avg | Site: Paris County Park Direct Plant Site |
| May 5, 2020 | Brown Trout | 9,500 | 6.59 in avg | Site: Paris County Park Direct Plant Site |
| April 30, 2020 | Brown Trout | 9,500 | 6.23 in avg | Site: Northend Riverside Park |
| April 21, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 9,599 | 7.28 in avg | Site: Northend Riverside Park |
| April 21, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 9,600 | 7.28 in avg | Site: Paris County Park Direct Plant Site |
| November 21, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 5,454 | 4.43 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS M-20 |
| November 14, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 19,901 | 3.82 in avg | Site: PARIS-HOOVER ROAD |
| October 17, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 345 | 9 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS M-20; Private Plant (under permit) |
| June 12, 2019 | Brown Trout | 3,000 | 6.94 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS M-20 |
| June 6, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 4,179 | 7.95 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS M-20 |
| June 5, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 150 | 7 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS M-20; Private Plant (under permit) |
| November 10, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 9,753 | 5.31 in avg | Site: Paris County Park Direct Plant Site |
| October 29, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 3.39 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| October 13, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 317 | 11 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS M-20; Private Plant (under permit) |
| September 30, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 8 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS M-20; Private Plant (under permit) |
| May 19, 2011 | Brown Trout | 2,498 | 6.87 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| May 19, 2011 | Brown Trout | 1,030 | 6.87 in avg | Site: PARIS-HOOVER ROAD |
| May 19, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 2,599 | 6.64 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| May 19, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 2,600 | 6.64 in avg | Site: PARIS-HOOVER ROAD |
| April 5, 2011 | Brown Trout | 1,470 | 6.97 in avg | Site: PARIS-HOOVER ROAD |
| May 11, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 2,600 | 7.25 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| May 11, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 2,599 | 5.12 in avg | Site: PARIS-HOOVER ROAD |
| April 1, 2010 | Brown Trout | 2,700 | 6.61 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| April 1, 2010 | Brown Trout | 2,700 | 6.61 in avg | Site: PARIS-HOOVER ROAD |
| May 6, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 2,260 | 7.24 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| April 9, 2009 | Brown Trout | 2,600 | 7.44 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| April 9, 2009 | Brown Trout | 2,600 | 7.44 in avg | Site: PARIS-HOOVER ROAD |
| April 9, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 440 | 6.81 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| April 9, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 2,700 | 6.81 in avg | Site: PARIS-HOOVER ROAD |
| May 8, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 2,499 | 6.27 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| May 8, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 2,498 | 6.27 in avg | Site: PARIS-HOOVER ROAD |
| April 29, 2008 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | 6.22 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| April 29, 2008 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | 6.27 in avg | Site: PARIS-HOOVER ROAD |
| June 8, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 660 | 11 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS M-20; Private Plant (under permit) |
| April 26, 2007 | Brown Trout | 1,424 | 6.49 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| April 26, 2007 | Brown Trout | 1,422 | 6.49 in avg | Site: PARIS-HOOVER ROAD |
| April 17, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 2,700 | 5.98 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| April 17, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 2,697 | 5.98 in avg | Site: PARIS-HOOVER ROAD |
| June 9, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 908 | 11 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS M-20; Private Plant (under permit) |
| May 15, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 1,648 | 6.28 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| April 27, 2006 | Brown Trout | 2,499 | 6.15 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| April 27, 2006 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | 6.15 in avg | Site: PARIS-HOOVER ROAD |
| April 5, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 6.77 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| April 5, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 6.77 in avg | Site: PARIS-HOOVER ROAD |
| May 9, 2005 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | 6.71 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| May 9, 2005 | Brown Trout | 2,498 | 6.71 in avg | Site: PARIS-HOOVER ROAD |
| April 26, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 2,751 | 6.22 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| April 26, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 2,751 | 6.22 in avg | Site: PARIS-HOOVER ROAD |
| May 4, 2004 | Brown Trout | 9,497 | 7.06 in avg | Site: PARIS-HOOVER ROAD |
| April 15, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 2,501 | 6.42 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| April 15, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 2,501 | 6.42 in avg | Site: PARIS-HOOVER ROAD |
| April 25, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 6.06 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| April 25, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 2,499 | 5.91 in avg | Site: PARIS-HOOVER ROAD |
| April 16, 2003 | Brown Trout | 2,501 | 6.36 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| April 16, 2003 | Brown Trout | 2,501 | 6.36 in avg | Site: PARIS-HOOVER ROAD |
| April 30, 2002 | Brown Trout | 10,400 | 6.38 in avg | Site: PARIS-HOOVER ROAD |
| April 24, 2002 | Brown Trout | 8,400 | 6.26 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| April 22, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 12,600 | 6.14 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| April 19, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 15,600 | 6.34 in avg | Site: PARIS-HOOVER ROAD |
| April 5, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 15,600 | 6.14 in avg | Site: PARIS-HOOVER ROAD |
| April 4, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 12,600 | 6.42 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| March 28, 2001 | Brown Trout | 8,400 | 6.42 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| March 28, 2001 | Brown Trout | 10,400 | 6.42 in avg | Site: PARIS-HOOVER ROAD |
| April 10, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 12,580 | 6.69 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| April 10, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 15,600 | 6.69 in avg | Site: PARIS-HOOVER ROAD |
| April 7, 2000 | Brown Trout | 8,400 | 6.3 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| April 7, 2000 | Brown Trout | 10,400 | 6.3 in avg | Site: PARIS-HOOVER ROAD |
| April 15, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 12,240 | 5.98 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| April 12, 1999 | Brown Trout | 8,400 | 6.3 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| April 28, 1998 | Brown Trout | 8,200 | 6.46 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| April 22, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 12,550 | 6.5 in avg | Site: BIG RAPIDS-PERE MARQUETTE ROAD |
| September 27, 1990 | Tiger Muskellunge | 2,700 | 9.41 in avg | |
| March 28, 1990 | Brown Trout | 2,000 | 5.24 in avg | |
| October 4, 1988 | Tiger Muskellunge | 1,800 | 9.49 in avg | |
| April 26, 1988 | Brown Trout | 2,750 | 5.31 in avg | |
| April 22, 1987 | Brown Trout | 1,700 | 5.59 in avg | |
| September 17, 1986 | Tiger Muskellunge | 2,000 | 6.46 in avg | |
| April 23, 1986 | Brown Trout | 1,500 | 5.35 in avg | |
| May 15, 1985 | Brown Trout | 1,530 | 7.36 in avg | |
| August 22, 1984 | Tiger Muskellunge | 2,800 | 7.17 in avg | |
| May 8, 1984 | Brown Trout | 2,040 | 5.98 in avg | |
| April 28, 1983 | Brown Trout | 3,100 | 5.39 in avg | |
| August 3, 1982 | Tiger Muskellunge | 800 | 9.8 in avg | |
| May 10, 1982 | Brown Trout | 1,300 | 5.04 in avg | |
| April 27, 1982 | Brown Trout | 1,300 | 4.49 in avg | |
| May 12, 1981 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | 4.76 in avg | |
| May 12, 1981 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | 4.76 in avg | Site: R. BEND BLUFFS |
| August 21, 1980 | Smallmouth Bass | 6,825 | 2.87 in avg | |
| May 20, 1980 | Brown Trout | 950 | 7.05 in avg | |
| May 20, 1980 | Brown Trout | 950 | 7.05 in avg | Site: R. BEND BLUFFS |
| August 2, 1979 | Smallmouth Bass | 12,000 | 2.24 in avg | |
| April 2, 1979 | Brown Trout | 2,000 | 5.79 in avg | |
| April 2, 1979 | Brown Trout | 2,000 | 5.79 in avg | Site: R. BEND BLUFFS |
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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