1,163 Stocking events
2023
343 Lakes
in period
12 Species
stocked
48 Years of
DNR data
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Stocking Activity, 2023 by Month

Monthly breakdown for 2023. Darker = more events. Click a month to filter.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Confirmed Stockings

Actual DNR stocking events for 2023. 1,163 total events on record.

Dec 4, 2023
Brook Trout · Baraga County
38
Dec 4, 2023
Brook Trout · Baraga County
143
Dec 4, 2023
Brook Trout · Baraga County
143
Dec 4, 2023
Brook Trout · Baraga County
37
Nov 30, 2023
Brook Trout · Lapeer County
35
Nov 30, 2023
Brook Trout · Lapeer County
70
Nov 30, 2023
Walleye · Ogemaw County
10,000
Nov 30, 2023
Brook Trout · Cheboygan County
35
Nov 30, 2023
Brook Trout · Cheboygan County
69
Nov 30, 2023
Walleye · Gogebic County
10,000
Nov 22, 2023
Rainbow Trout · Newaygo County
923
Nov 22, 2023
Rainbow Trout · Cheboygan County
923
Nov 20, 2023
Arctic grayling · Delta County
871
Nov 20, 2023
Arctic grayling · Delta County
234
Nov 10, 2023
Yellow Perch · Antrim County
500
Nov 10, 2023
Walleye · Branch County
2,500
Nov 9, 2023
Arctic grayling · Houghton County
150
Nov 9, 2023
Arctic grayling · Houghton County
148
Nov 9, 2023
Brook Trout · Wexford County
105
Nov 9, 2023
Brook Trout · Alger County
55
Nov 9, 2023
Brook Trout · Menominee County
55
Nov 8, 2023
Muskellunge · Antrim County
2,660
Nov 8, 2023
Muskellunge · Antrim County
1,683
Nov 7, 2023
Muskellunge · Van Buren County
280
Nov 7, 2023
Muskellunge · Kent County
163
Nov 7, 2023
Muskellunge · Emmet County
280
Nov 7, 2023
Muskellunge · Barry County
163
Nov 7, 2023
Muskellunge · Allegan County
150
Nov 6, 2023
Lake Trout · Gogebic County
100
Nov 6, 2023
Lake Trout · Luce County
100
Nov 6, 2023
Walleye · Iosco County
758
Nov 6, 2023
Bluegill · Iosco County
400
Nov 6, 2023
Brook Trout · Delta County
13,532
Nov 6, 2023
Brook Trout · Houghton County
450
Nov 6, 2023
Brook Trout · Houghton County
2,280
Nov 3, 2023
Brook Trout · Marquette County
54
Nov 3, 2023
Hybrid Sunfish · Muskegon County
1,800
Nov 3, 2023
Lake Trout · Marquette County
50
Nov 3, 2023
Brook Trout · Dickinson County
54
Nov 3, 2023
Brook Trout · Alger County
450

About Michigan Fish Stocking in 2023

How many fish were stocked in Michigan in 2023?

The DNR logged 1,163 stocking events across 343 lakes in 2023. Click any month in the activity chart above to see the breakdown for that specific month.

Which counties were most active in 2023?

Allegan County led all counties in 2023 with 98 stocking events across 12 lakes. See the full county breakdown on this page.

Where does the stocking data come from?

All records are sourced directly from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and synced regularly. Nothing is estimated, every event shown came from the official DNR stocking report dating back to 1979.

Can I get notified when my lake is stocked?

Yes. Every free account includes 1 stocking alert: you get an email when the DNR adds a new stocking record for your chosen lake or species, the same day the data hits our system. Fishing Pro removes the cap so you can track as many lakes and species as you like.

Michigan Fishing 2023 Outlook

The DNR recorded 1,163 stocking events across 343 Michigan lakes in 2023.

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Historical patterns are not a guarantee of future stocking. The Michigan DNR determines all stocking schedules and may change them at any time.