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Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked Apr 1, 1996 Brown Trout, 30.6 years ago Keeper size (estimated) No estimate Not enough size data Access 0 boat launches Public access

📊 Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Rocky River looks for the day you pick (today by default), from 0 to 100. It adds up five things: how recently the lake was stocked, the moon phase, the season, how many game and panfish species live here (such as brown trout), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

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44/100
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

Below-average, consider a different lake or time of day.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Apr 1, 1996
Last: Apr 1, 1996
🌖 Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
🍂 Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
1 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Rocky River Today

Fall fish at Rocky River are feeding heavily before winter. Match the forage: shad, crawfish, and perch patterns work well.

📊 Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Rocky River is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for brown trout.

High estimated pressure today
Weekend Peak season Popular stocking lake

Expect other anglers. Arrive early or fish early morning for best results.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

🐟 Fish Species in Rocky River

Brown Trout Good
Salmo trutta
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📅 Best Time to Fish Rocky River

Combined bite activity across all 1 species in this lake.

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📏 Fishing Regulations

Statewide general rules for the species found here. Individual waters can have exceptions (special size limits, closed seasons, trout lake types), so check this lake's listing in the official DNR Fishing Guide before heading out.
SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
Brown Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"

📋 Rocky River Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Apr 1, 1996 Brown Trout 930 5.4"
Apr 1, 1996 Brown Trout 950 5.4"
Mar 29, 1995 Brown Trout 889 5.4"
Mar 29, 1995 Brown Trout 910 5.4"
Mar 29, 1994 Brown Trout 1,030 6.5"
Apr 6, 1993 Brown Trout 990 6.1"
Apr 2, 1992 Brown Trout 980 6.0"
Apr 2, 1992 Brown Trout 970 6.0"
Mar 26, 1991 Brown Trout 990 6.4"
Apr 3, 1990 Brown Trout 5,000 5.1"
Apr 3, 1990 Brown Trout 4,999 5.1"
Mar 29, 1990 Brown Trout 1,498 5.1"
Mar 29, 1990 Brown Trout 997 5.1"
Mar 29, 1990 Brown Trout 992 5.1"
May 18, 1989 Brown Trout 5,000 6.3"
May 18, 1989 Brown Trout 1,500 6.3"
May 18, 1989 Brown Trout 1,000 6.3"
May 2, 1989 Brown Trout 5,000 6.2"
Mar 31, 1988 Brown Trout 1,530 5.3"
Mar 31, 1988 Brown Trout 1,030 5.3"
Mar 31, 1988 Brown Trout 5,260 5.3"
Apr 28, 1987 Brown Trout 4,100 5.8"
Apr 9, 1987 Brown Trout 1,070 5.0"
Apr 9, 1987 Brown Trout 760 5.0"
Apr 9, 1987 Brown Trout 820 5.0"
Showing 25 of 44 stocking records, newest first

* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 44 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Mar.
Peak Stocking Months
Mar Apr May
Most Stocked Species
Brown Trout

* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.

⚓ Rocky River Boat Launches

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💡 Angler Tips for Rocky River

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🌤 Current Rocky River Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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