Michigan stocking report
Paw Paw River
76 records Last stocked: April 1, 2026
The short answer
Paw Paw River was last stocked on April 1, 2026: 8,401 Rainbow Trout (7.68 in avg).
Location map
Paw Paw River location context
Paw Paw RiverBerrien County Galien RiverBerrien County Saint Joseph RiverBerrien County Sportsmen Club Rearing PondBerrien County Blue CreekBerrien County
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 Paw Paw River? Also on record: Paw Paw River (Van Buren County, Michigan)
Agency records
Full stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 8,401 | 7.68 in avg | Site: Watervliet |
| April 15, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 13,860 | 7.72 in avg | Site: Watervliet |
| April 3, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 8,795 | 7.52 in avg | |
| April 13, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 8,803 | 7.64 in avg | |
| April 11, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 8,798 | 7.95 in avg | |
| April 9, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 13,658 | 7.87 in avg | Site: Watervliet |
| March 18, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 9,273 | 7.87 in avg | |
| March 18, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 21,677 | 7.64 in avg | Site: Watervliet |
| March 29, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,696 | 7.4 in avg | |
| March 29, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 7,578 | 7.36 in avg | |
| September 28, 2018 | Coho Salmon | 70,160 | 5 in avg | |
| September 26, 2018 | Coho Salmon | 70,169 | 5.08 in avg | |
| March 22, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 9,274 | 7.44 in avg | |
| April 21, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 8,428 | 6.93 in avg | |
| May 12, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 14,317 | 6.3 in avg | |
| March 22, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 9,959 | 7.64 in avg | |
| November 13, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 50,064 | 3.54 in avg | Site: Watervliet |
| April 6, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 9,800 | 7.76 in avg | |
| May 15, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 3,914 | 7.32 in avg | Site: Watervliet |
| April 9, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 9,702 | 7.56 in avg | |
| September 25, 2013 | Coho Salmon | 68,849 | 4.53 in avg | |
| September 24, 2013 | Coho Salmon | 79,707 | 4.29 in avg | |
| September 23, 2013 | Coho Salmon | 73,222 | 4.33 in avg | |
| March 27, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 9,502 | 7.8 in avg | |
| March 28, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 9,817 | 7.64 in avg | |
| October 4, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 71,019 | 2.99 in avg | |
| April 13, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 9,303 | 7.15 in avg | |
| April 19, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 8,993 | 7.44 in avg | |
| September 19, 2009 | Coho Salmon | 34,994 | 5.24 in avg | Site: Watervliet |
| September 10, 2009 | Coho Salmon | 72,856 | 5.2 in avg | Site: Watervliet |
| April 23, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 9,757 | 7.2 in avg | |
| April 15, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 8,594 | 7.13 in avg | |
| September 20, 2007 | Coho Salmon | 48,057 | 4.69 in avg | Site: Watervliet |
| September 18, 2007 | Coho Salmon | 72,983 | 4.61 in avg | Site: Watervliet |
| September 12, 2007 | Coho Salmon | 72,912 | 4.84 in avg | Site: Watervliet |
| April 26, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 807 | 7.64 in avg | |
| April 17, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 8,100 | 7.68 in avg | |
| September 19, 2006 | Coho Salmon | 42,078 | 5.04 in avg | Site: Watervliet |
| September 19, 2006 | Coho Salmon | 42,263 | 5.04 in avg | Site: Watervliet |
| September 18, 2006 | Coho Salmon | 49,405 | 5.04 in avg | Site: Watervliet |
| September 18, 2006 | Coho Salmon | 49,445 | 5.04 in avg | Site: Watervliet |
| May 10, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 7.01 in avg | |
| April 12, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 8,048 | 7.4 in avg | |
| April 19, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 11,444 | 6.89 in avg | |
| April 22, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 8,892 | 7.17 in avg | |
| August 6, 2003 | Coho Salmon | 259,990 | 3.66 in avg | |
| August 4, 2003 | Coho Salmon | 259,994 | 3.66 in avg | |
| June 5, 2003 | Walleye | 1,041 | 0.9 in avg | Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| April 18, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 9,960 | 7.41 in avg | |
| May 10, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 1,596 | 7.48 in avg | |
| April 26, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 8,400 | 7.83 in avg | |
| May 2, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 8,001 | 7.8 in avg | |
| May 16, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 2,005 | 7.28 in avg | |
| April 28, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 8,000 | 7.32 in avg | |
| April 21, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 8,093 | 7.2 in avg | |
| April 21, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 8,058 | 7.8 in avg | |
| April 21, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 8,339 | 7.48 in avg | |
| April 17, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 7,800 | 7.32 in avg | |
| May 17, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 9,000 | 7.76 in avg | |
| May 31, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 8,800 | 6.69 in avg | |
| May 5, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 7,800 | 6.69 in avg | |
| April 20, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 4,650 | 7.64 in avg | |
| April 15, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 4,650 | 7.28 in avg | |
| May 6, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 6,400 | 7.44 in avg | |
| May 14, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 7,011 | 7.28 in avg | |
| May 16, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 2,283 | 7.72 in avg | |
| May 16, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 6,390 | 7.72 in avg | |
| April 11, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 6,400 | 6.81 in avg | |
| March 24, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 9,608 | 6.81 in avg | |
| April 17, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 6.54 in avg | |
| March 25, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 9,300 | 6.42 in avg | |
| April 4, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 6.54 in avg | |
| April 2, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 7.13 in avg | |
| May 13, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 5.91 in avg | |
| May 19, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 3.43 in avg | |
| May 18, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 3.62 in avg |
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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