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Shafer Lake

Town: 03S 47 records Last reported: April 1, 2026

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Shafer Lake was on April 1, 2026: 4,100 Rainbow Trout (6.11 in avg).

Record last checked: . 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
Van Buren
Town
03S
Species on record
Rainbow Trout
Records
47 records
Official source
Michigan Department of Natural Resources report

Location map

Shafer 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 Van Buren County
Shafer LakeVan Buren County only Black River (South Haven)Van Buren County only Brush CreekVan Buren County only East Br Paw Paw RiverVan Buren County only Pine CreekVan Buren County only

Pins appear only when the record includes coordinates; they are not verified access points. Shaded counties show area context only. Waters without coordinates stay in the list without a pin; confirm access and directions with the official agency source.

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Agency records

Stocking history

47 records from May 5, 1980 to April 1, 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 / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 1, 2026 reported Rainbow Trout4,1006.11 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2025 1 record
2025 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 9, 2025 reported Rainbow Trout2,6006.5 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2024 1 record
2024 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 1, 2024 reported Rainbow Trout2,7506.44 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2023 1 record
2023 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 6, 2023 reported Rainbow Trout2,4006.27 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2022 1 record
2022 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 11, 2022 reported Rainbow Trout2,5006.85 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2021 1 record
2021 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 29, 2021 reported Rainbow Trout2,5006.47 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2020 1 record
2020 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 29, 2020 reported Rainbow Trout2,3997.04 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2019 1 record
2019 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 8, 2019 reported Rainbow Trout2,7486.41 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2018 1 record
2018 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 30, 2018 reported Rainbow Trout2,7006.48 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2017 1 record
2017 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 20, 2017 reported Rainbow Trout2,7506.41 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2016 1 record
2016 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
May 5, 2016 reported Rainbow Trout2,5006.59 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2015 1 record
2015 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
May 14, 2015 reported Rainbow Trout2,7496.78 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2014 1 record
2014 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
May 14, 2014 reported Rainbow Trout2,5986.73 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2013 1 record
2013 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 30, 2013 reported Rainbow Trout2,5006.88 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2012 1 record
2012 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 4, 2012 reported Rainbow Trout2,5006.71 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2011 1 record
2011 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
May 9, 2011 reported Rainbow Trout2,5966.59 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2010 1 record
2010 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 22, 2010 reported Rainbow Trout2,6007.12 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2009 1 record
2009 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 30, 2009 reported Rainbow Trout2,6096.75 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2008 1 record
2008 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 10, 2008 reported Rainbow Trout2,6006.66 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2007 1 record
2007 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
May 1, 2007 reported Rainbow Trout2,9006.3 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2006 1 record
2006 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 3, 2006 reported Rainbow Trout2,4976.4 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2005 1 record
2005 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 13, 2005 reported Rainbow Trout2,9957.14 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2004 1 record
2004 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 8, 2004 reported Rainbow Trout2,9917.34 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2003 1 record
2003 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 10, 2003 reported Rainbow Trout2,8805.94 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2002 1 record
2002 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 1, 2002 reported Rainbow Trout2,5805.91 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2001 1 record
2001 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 18, 2001 reported Rainbow Trout2,5006.18 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2000 1 record
2000 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 17, 2000 reported Rainbow Trout2,4886.38 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
1999 2 records
1999 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
May 13, 1999 reported Rainbow Trout1,6307.68 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
April 5, 1999 reported Rainbow Trout7706.77 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
1998 1 record
1998 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 8, 1998 reported Rainbow Trout2,4306.1 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
1997 1 record
1997 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
March 6, 1997 reported Rainbow Trout2,5006.1 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
1996 1 record
1996 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
March 28, 1996 reported Rainbow Trout2,5896.1 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
1995 2 records
1995 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
September 29, 1995 reported Rainbow Trout5005.94 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
March 31, 1995 reported Rainbow Trout2,7706.73 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
1991 2 records
1991 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
March 26, 1991 reported Rainbow Trout1,7116.97 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
March 26, 1991 reported Rainbow Trout6256.97 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
1990 1 record
1990 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 3, 1990 reported Rainbow Trout3,0006.77 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
1989 1 record
1989 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 25, 1989 reported Rainbow Trout2,7906.57 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
1988 1 record
1988 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
May 4, 1988 reported Rainbow Trout3,0006.42 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
1987 1 record
1987 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
May 13, 1987 reported Rainbow Trout3,0006.85 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
1986 1 record
1986 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
May 14, 1986 reported Rainbow Trout2,6906.81 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
1985 1 record
1985 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
May 14, 1985 reported Rainbow Trout2,0007.28 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
1984 1 record
1984 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 9, 1984 reported Rainbow Trout1,9006.65 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
1983 1 record
1983 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
March 31, 1983 reported Rainbow Trout2,5006.42 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
1982 1 record
1982 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 19, 1982 reported Rainbow Trout2,3005.43 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
1981 1 record
1981 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
April 1, 1981 reported Rainbow Trout2,0006.06 in avg Michigan Department of Natural Resources
1980 1 record
1980 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
May 5, 1980 reported Rainbow Trout3,0007.48 in avg 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.

Grouped by county and sorted by latest record, not by driving distance. Confirm access for each water.

Data source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources. A record for this water was last checked on . This check date is not a stocking date.

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