Michigan stocking report
Shafer Lake
47 records Last stocked: April 1, 2026
The short answer
Shafer Lake was last stocked on April 1, 2026: 4,100 Rainbow Trout (6.11 in avg).
Location map
Shafer Lake location context
Shafer LakeVan Buren County Black River (South Haven)Van Buren County Brush CreekVan Buren County East Br Paw Paw RiverVan Buren County Pine CreekVan Buren 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.
Agency records
Full stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 4,100 | 6.11 in avg |
| April 9, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,600 | 6.5 in avg |
| April 1, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,750 | 6.44 in avg |
| April 6, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | 6.27 in avg |
| April 11, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 6.85 in avg |
| April 29, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 6.47 in avg |
| April 29, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,399 | 7.04 in avg |
| April 8, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 2,748 | 6.41 in avg |
| April 30, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 2,700 | 6.48 in avg |
| April 20, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 2,750 | 6.41 in avg |
| May 5, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 6.59 in avg |
| May 14, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 2,749 | 6.78 in avg |
| May 14, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,598 | 6.73 in avg |
| April 30, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 6.88 in avg |
| April 4, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 6.71 in avg |
| May 9, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 2,596 | 6.59 in avg |
| April 22, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 2,600 | 7.12 in avg |
| April 30, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 2,609 | 6.75 in avg |
| April 10, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 2,600 | 6.66 in avg |
| May 1, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 2,900 | 6.3 in avg |
| April 3, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 2,497 | 6.4 in avg |
| April 13, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 2,995 | 7.14 in avg |
| April 8, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 2,991 | 7.34 in avg |
| April 10, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 2,880 | 5.94 in avg |
| April 1, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 2,580 | 5.91 in avg |
| April 18, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 6.18 in avg |
| April 17, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 2,488 | 6.38 in avg |
| May 13, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,630 | 7.68 in avg |
| April 5, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 770 | 6.77 in avg |
| April 8, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 2,430 | 6.1 in avg |
| March 6, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 6.1 in avg |
| March 28, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 2,589 | 6.1 in avg |
| September 29, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 5.94 in avg |
| March 31, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 2,770 | 6.73 in avg |
| March 26, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 1,711 | 6.97 in avg |
| March 26, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 625 | 6.97 in avg |
| April 3, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 6.77 in avg |
| April 25, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 2,790 | 6.57 in avg |
| May 4, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 6.42 in avg |
| May 13, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 6.85 in avg |
| May 14, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 2,690 | 6.81 in avg |
| May 14, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 7.28 in avg |
| April 9, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 1,900 | 6.65 in avg |
| March 31, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 6.42 in avg |
| April 19, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | 5.43 in avg |
| April 1, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 6.06 in avg |
| May 5, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 7.48 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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