What species are stocked in Rifle Lake?

On record: Walleye, Bluegill, Yellow Perch. Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

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Rifle Lake

Town: 23N 25 records Last reported: April 21, 2026

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Rifle Lake was on April 21, 2026: 366,000 Walleye (0.12 in avg).

Record last checked: 2026-08-19. This is not a stocking date.

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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.

County: Ogemaw
Town: 23N
Species on record: Walleye, Bluegill, Yellow Perch
Records: 25 records
Official source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources report

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Stocking history

25 records from June 14, 1989 to April 21, 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 1 record

2026 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
April 21, 2026 reported	Walleye	366,000	0.12 in avg	Site: P.A.S.	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2024 1 record

2024 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
November 7, 2024 reported	Walleye	400	8 in avg	Site: P.A.S.; Private Plant (under permit)	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2022 2 records

2022 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
October 27, 2022 reported	Walleye	420	5.5 in avg	Site: P.A.S.; Private Plant (under permit)	Michigan Department of Natural Resources
June 22, 2022 reported	Walleye	11,293	1.5 in avg	Site: P.A.S.	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2021 2 records

2021 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
October 30, 2021 reported	Bluegill	300	4 in avg	Site: P.A.S.; Private Plant (under permit)	Michigan Department of Natural Resources
October 30, 2021 reported	Yellow Perch	300	5 in avg	Site: P.A.S.; Private Plant (under permit)	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2020 2 records

2020 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
October 16, 2020 reported	Bluegill	300	5 in avg	Site: P.A.S.; Private Plant (under permit)	Michigan Department of Natural Resources
October 16, 2020 reported	Yellow Perch	300	4.72 in avg	Site: P.A.S.; Private Plant (under permit)	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2019 1 record

2019 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
October 29, 2019 reported	Walleye	596	7.99 in avg	Site: P.A.S.	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2018 1 record

2018 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
June 12, 2018 reported	Walleye	18,095	1.85 in avg	Site: P.A.S.	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2016 1 record

2016 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
June 22, 2016 reported	Walleye	18,877	2.04 in avg	Site: P.A.S.; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2014 1 record

2014 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
June 17, 2014 reported	Walleye	9,544	2.09 in avg	Site: P.A.S.; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2012 1 record

2012 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
June 6, 2012 reported	Walleye	9,150	1.7 in avg	Site: P.A.S.; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2010 1 record

2010 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
June 11, 2010 reported	Walleye	20,903	1.71 in avg	Site: P.A.S.	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2008 1 record

2008 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
July 1, 2008 reported	Walleye	20,030	1.62 in avg	Site: P.A.S.; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2006 2 records

2006 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
June 7, 2006 reported	Walleye	10,121	1.6 in avg	Site: P.A.S.; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release	Michigan Department of Natural Resources
June 7, 2006 reported	Walleye	14,316	1.59 in avg	Site: P.A.S.; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2003 1 record

2003 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
June 20, 2003 reported	Walleye	26,531	1.3 in avg	Site: P.A.S.; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

2001 1 record

2001 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
June 16, 2001 reported	Walleye	36,461	1.5 in avg	Site: P.A.S.; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

1999 1 record

1999 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
June 15, 1999 reported	Walleye	20,273	1.81 in avg	Site: P.A.S.; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

1996 1 record

1996 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
June 26, 1996 reported	Walleye	20,955	1.69 in avg	Site: P.A.S.; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

1994 1 record

1994 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
October 26, 1994 reported	Walleye	2,360	4.37 in avg	Site: P.A.S.; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

1992 1 record

1992 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
June 14, 1992 reported	Walleye	3,808	5 in avg	Site: P.A.S.; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

1991 1 record

1991 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
June 11, 1991 reported	Walleye	9,460	1.73 in avg	Site: P.A.S.; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release	Michigan Department of Natural Resources

1989 1 record

1989 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Notes	Source
June 14, 1989 reported	Walleye	10,980	1.73 in avg	Site: P.A.S.; 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 2026-08-19. This check date is not a stocking date.

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