Michigan stocking report
Rouge River
31 records Last stocked: May 5, 2017
The short answer
Rouge River was last stocked on May 5, 2017: 500 Hybrid Sunfish (5.98 in avg).
Location map
Rouge 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 5, 2017 | Hybrid Sunfish | 500 | 5.98 in avg | Site: Carpenter Lake; Private Plant (under permit) |
| May 5, 2017 | Largemouth Bass | 50 | 7.01 in avg | Site: Carpenter Lake; Private Plant (under permit) |
| May 6, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 280 | 11.5 in avg | Private Plant (under permit) |
| July 22, 2015 | Hybrid Sunfish | 500 | 6 in avg | Site: Carpenter Lake; Private Plant (under permit) |
| May 1, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 270 | 11.5 in avg | Private Plant (under permit) |
| July 22, 2014 | Channel Catfish | 50 | 15 in avg | Site: Carpenter Lake; Private Plant (under permit) |
| July 22, 2014 | Hybrid Sunfish | 500 | 6 in avg | Site: Carpenter Lake; Private Plant (under permit) |
| May 2, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 11.5 in avg | Private Plant (under permit) |
| July 26, 2013 | Channel Catfish | 45 | 17.99 in avg | Site: Carpenter Lake; Private Plant (under permit) |
| July 26, 2013 | Hybrid Sunfish | 500 | 5.98 in avg | Site: Carpenter Lake; Private Plant (under permit) |
| May 3, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 11.5 in avg | Private Plant (under permit) |
| May 4, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 11.5 in avg | Private Plant (under permit) |
| July 19, 2011 | Channel Catfish | 650 | 7.87 in avg | Site: Carpenter Lake; Private Plant (under permit) |
| July 19, 2011 | Hybrid Sunfish | 600 | 5.98 in avg | Site: Carpenter Lake; Private Plant (under permit) |
| July 19, 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 100 | 5.98 in avg | Site: Carpenter Lake; Private Plant (under permit) |
| May 6, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 11.5 in avg | Private Plant (under permit) |
| April 30, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 260 | 12.01 in avg | Private Plant (under permit) |
| May 1, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 260 | 11.81 in avg | Private Plant (under permit) |
| May 2, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 260 | 12.01 in avg | Private Plant (under permit) |
| November 15, 2007 | Bluegill | 6,000 | 2.99 in avg | Site: Carpenter Lake; Private Plant (under permit) |
| November 15, 2007 | Channel Catfish | 300 | 7.52 in avg | Site: Carpenter Lake; Private Plant (under permit) |
| November 15, 2007 | Fathead minnow | 7,500 | 2.01 in avg | Site: Carpenter Lake; Private Plant (under permit) |
| November 15, 2007 | Hybrid Sunfish | 300 | 5 in avg | Site: Carpenter Lake; Private Plant (under permit) |
| November 15, 2007 | Largemouth Bass | 500 | 5.98 in avg | Site: Carpenter Lake; Private Plant (under permit) |
| May 4, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 296 | 11.02 in avg | Public Plant |
| May 5, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 256 | 12.52 in avg | Private Plant (under permit) |
| May 6, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | 13.5 in avg | Private Plant (under permit) |
| May 2, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | 12.52 in avg | Private Plant (under permit) |
| September 25, 1991 | Smallmouth Bass | 64 | 10.98 in avg | Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| May 9, 1989 | Smallmouth Bass | 17 | 14.8 in avg | Transplant of Wild Fish |
| July 4, 1981 | Smallmouth Bass | 100 | 3.54 in avg | Private Plant (under permit) |
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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