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Otsego Lake

123 records Last stocked: June 2, 2026

The short answer

Otsego Lake was last stocked on June 2, 2026: 621 Muskellunge (10.16 in avg).

County
Otsego
Town
29N
Species on record
Muskellunge, Walleye, Lake sturgeon, Northern pike, Tiger Muskellunge
Records
123 stocking events
Official source
Michigan Department of Natural Resources report

Location map

Otsego Lake location context

Approximate · county context
Alcona County Alger County Allegan County Alpena County Antrim County Arenac County Baraga County Barry County Bay County Benzie County Berrien County Branch County Calhoun County Cass County Charlevoix County Cheboygan County Chippewa County Clare County Clinton County Crawford County Delta County Dickinson County Eaton County Emmet County Genesee County Gladwin County Gogebic County Grand Traverse County Gratiot County Hillsdale County Houghton County Huron County Ingham County Ionia County Iosco County Iron County Isabella County Jackson County Kalamazoo County Kalkaska County Kent County Keweenaw County Lake County Lapeer County Leelanau County Lenawee County Livingston County Luce County Mackinac County Macomb County Manistee County Marquette County Mason County Mecosta County Menominee County Midland County Missaukee County Monroe County Montcalm County Montmorency County Muskegon County Newaygo County Oakland County Oceana County Ogemaw County Ontonagon County Osceola County Oscoda County Otsego County Ottawa County Presque Isle County Roscommon County Saginaw County Sanilac County Schoolcraft County Shiawassee County St. Clair County St. Joseph County Tuscola County Van Buren County Washtenaw County Wayne County Wexford County MI Otsego Lake, Otsego County Otsego Lake Big Lake, Otsego County Big Lake Bridge Lake, Otsego County Bridge Lake North Twin Lake, Otsego County North Twin Lake South Twin Lake, Otsego County South Twin Lake West Lost Lake, Otsego County West Lost Lake Lost Lake, Otsego County Lost Lake Section Four Lake, Otsego County Section Four Lake Big Chub Lake, Otsego County Big Chub Lake Otsego County
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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.

Looking for a different Otsego Lake? Also on record: Otsego Lake (Otsego County, New York)

Agency records

Full stocking history

DateSpeciesFishSizeNotes
June 2, 2026 Muskellunge 621 10.16 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
April 22, 2026 Walleye 1,244,000 0.2 in avg
June 11, 2024 Walleye 12,924 1.1 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
June 11, 2024 Walleye 37,459 1.38 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
June 11, 2024 Walleye 377 1.18 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
October 26, 2022 Muskellunge 3,231 9.45 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
September 27, 2022 Lake sturgeon 4 8.14 in avg Site: Otsego Lake County Park; Tribal/DNR Coop Plant
June 28, 2022 Walleye 11,904 2.25 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
June 16, 2022 Walleye 9,235 1.27 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
June 15, 2022 Walleye 27,101 1.27 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
October 25, 2021 Muskellunge 2,958 9.17 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
April 26, 2021 Lake sturgeon 464 5.71 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK; Research
October 21, 2019 Lake sturgeon 1 18.9 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
October 8, 2019 Lake sturgeon 17 4.99 in avg Site: Otsego Lake County Park; Tribal/DNR Coop Plant
October 8, 2019 Lake sturgeon 33 4.94 in avg Site: Otsego Lake County Park; Tribal/DNR Coop Plant
October 31, 2018 Lake sturgeon 3 18.9 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
October 31, 2018 Muskellunge 2,957 9.33 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
August 22, 2018 Lake sturgeon 189 6.36 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
July 10, 2018 Lake sturgeon 244 2.13 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
June 11, 2018 Walleye 111,723 1.18 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
May 4, 2017 Walleye 2,300,000 0.12 in avg
May 2, 2017 Walleye 855,000 0.2 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
September 15, 2016 Lake sturgeon 21 7.81 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
June 20, 2016 Lake sturgeon 413 1.97 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
June 7, 2016 Walleye 52,580 1.44 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
December 12, 2015 Lake sturgeon 349 6.89 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
November 4, 2015 Muskellunge 2,952 9.61 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
October 17, 2015 Lake sturgeon 17 3.54 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
September 6, 2015 Lake sturgeon 149 5.87 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
July 29, 2015 Lake sturgeon 514 4.45 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
June 24, 2014 Lake sturgeon 2,102 1.2 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
June 24, 2014 Walleye 64,316 1.43 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
May 6, 2014 Lake sturgeon 193 15.75 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
May 6, 2014 Lake sturgeon 5 15.75 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
November 5, 2013 Muskellunge 2,952 8.58 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
July 1, 2013 Lake sturgeon 3,575 1.17 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
June 20, 2013 Walleye 68,718 2.1 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
June 18, 2013 Walleye 6,884 1.51 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
May 27, 2013 Northern pike 2,500 2.3 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
November 14, 2012 Muskellunge 3,949 9.8 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
May 23, 2012 Northern pike 7,500 2.5 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
June 16, 2011 Walleye 30,308 1.92 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
June 15, 2011 Walleye 38,627 1.5 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
June 3, 2011 Northern pike 2,592 3 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
May 24, 2010 Northern pike 4,662 2.76 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
May 1, 2009 Northern pike 6,000 2 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
November 5, 2008 Muskellunge 6,990 9.72 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
May 1, 2008 Northern pike 50,000 2 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
May 1, 2007 Northern pike 5,000 2 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
September 13, 2006 Lake sturgeon 180 3.15 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
July 13, 2006 Muskellunge 20,421 2.61 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
May 4, 2006 Walleye 2,954,100 0.12 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
June 22, 2005 Walleye 2,125 2.24 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
June 16, 2005 Walleye 14,760 1.73 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
June 23, 2004 Walleye 13,000 1.26 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
June 17, 2004 Walleye 16,960 1.77 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
June 16, 2004 Walleye 6,000 1.73 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
June 15, 2004 Walleye 3,190 1.34 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
June 14, 2004 Walleye 12,300 1.34 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
June 26, 2003 Walleye 24,713 1.38 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
June 25, 2003 Walleye 27,713 1.43 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
May 28, 2003 Northern pike 3,000 2.99 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
October 1, 2002 Lake sturgeon 26 19.86 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
October 1, 2002 Lake sturgeon 500 7.21 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
June 20, 2002 Walleye 38,250 1.61 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
June 20, 2002 Walleye 71,500 1.18 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
June 19, 2002 Walleye 5,863 1.42 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
May 21, 2001 Northern pike 800 2.2 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
June 15, 2000 Northern pike 1,500 3.03 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
May 3, 2000 Walleye 1,000,000 0.12 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
May 3, 2000 Walleye 750,000 0.43 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
October 22, 1999 Walleye 8,000 3.58 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
October 21, 1999 Walleye 20,170 3.58 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
June 15, 1999 Walleye 2,050 2.09 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
June 15, 1999 Walleye 41,000 2.09 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
June 1, 1999 Northern pike 15,000 2.99 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
April 27, 1998 Walleye 1,000,000 0.12 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
May 23, 1997 Walleye 1,000,000 0.43 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
May 23, 1997 Walleye 1,000,000 0.43 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
May 21, 1997 Walleye 1,000,000 0.43 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
May 21, 1997 Walleye 1,000,000 0.43 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
June 11, 1996 Northern pike 30,000 2.99 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
June 7, 1995 Northern pike 30,000 2.52 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
May 15, 1995 Walleye 1,000,000 0.43 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
May 15, 1995 Walleye 2,650,000 0.04 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
May 12, 1995 Walleye 1,650,000 0.43 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
June 27, 1994 Walleye 800 1.5 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
June 23, 1994 Walleye 36,100 1.89 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
June 9, 1994 Northern pike 60,000 2.99 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
September 15, 1993 Lake sturgeon 1,998 4.88 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
June 27, 1993 Walleye 300,000 0.12 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
June 8, 1993 Northern pike 51,000 2.99 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
May 20, 1993 Walleye 1,000,000 0.2 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
September 9, 1992 Lake sturgeon 2,751 5.35 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
July 1, 1992 Walleye 2,000 5 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
May 26, 1992 Northern pike 40,000 2.52 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
May 22, 1992 Walleye 2,000,000 0.16 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
October 8, 1991 Tiger Muskellunge 4,000 9.29 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
October 8, 1991 Tiger Muskellunge 4,000 9.29 in avg
June 26, 1991 Lake sturgeon 7,062 2.68 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
June 7, 1991 Northern pike 50,000 2.52 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
May 15, 1991 Walleye 2,000,000 0.2 in avg
June 1, 1990 Northern pike 60,000 2.01 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
September 14, 1989 Tiger Muskellunge 3,025 8.7 in avg
August 21, 1989 Tiger Muskellunge 4,640 8.58 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
June 5, 1989 Northern pike 20,000 2.01 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
May 12, 1988 Northern pike 18,000 2.01 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
September 29, 1987 Tiger Muskellunge 3,000 9.92 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
September 29, 1987 Tiger Muskellunge 3,000 9.92 in avg
May 19, 1987 Northern pike 10,000 2.01 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
May 14, 1986 Northern pike 100,000 2.01 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
September 26, 1985 Tiger Muskellunge 3,496 10.83 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
September 26, 1985 Tiger Muskellunge 3,497 10.83 in avg
May 15, 1985 Northern pike 90,000 2.01 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
June 14, 1984 Northern pike 60,000 1.97 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
August 15, 1983 Lake sturgeon 834 Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
August 1, 1983 Tiger Muskellunge 3,000 6.85 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
August 1, 1983 Tiger Muskellunge 3,000 6.85 in avg
August 20, 1982 Lake sturgeon 235
June 1, 1982 Northern pike 400 4.37 in avg Marsh & Rearing Pond Release
August 13, 1981 Tiger Muskellunge 5,000 6.73 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
May 13, 1981 Northern pike 500 2.72 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK
July 12, 1979 Tiger Muskellunge 6,000 5.2 in avg Site: OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARK

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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