1,154 Stocking events
August (All Years)
256 Lakes
in period
12 Species
stocked
48 Years of
DNR data
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Stocking Activity — 2026 by Month

Monthly breakdown for 2026. Darker = more events. Click a month to filter.

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August Stocking — Year by Year (1979–2026)

How DNR stocking activity in August has changed across each year.

Lakes Historically Stocked in August

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256 lakes in this dataset

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Confirmed Stockings

Actual DNR stocking events for August (All Years). 1,154 total events on record. Fishing+ members see species and quantities.

Aug 28, 2025
Lake Sturgeon · Otsego County
Aug 28, 2025
Lake Sturgeon · Otsego County
Aug 28, 2025
Lake Sturgeon · Menominee County
Aug 28, 2025
Lake Sturgeon · Delta County
Aug 28, 2025
Lake Sturgeon · Delta County
Aug 28, 2025
Lake Sturgeon · Antrim County
Aug 23, 2025
Lake Sturgeon · St. Clair County
Aug 23, 2025
Lake Sturgeon · Cheboygan County
Aug 23, 2025
Lake Sturgeon · Mackinac County
Aug 22, 2025
Lake Sturgeon · Cheboygan County
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About August Stocking in Michigan

When does DNR typically stock fish in August?

Based on 48 years of data, August has averaged 24 stocking events per year across 256 lakes. Exact timing varies by species, hatchery capacity, and weather conditions.

Which species are most commonly stocked in August?

The top species stocked in August historically are Muskellunge, Lake Sturgeon, Walleye, based on stocking records going back to 1979.

Is August a good month to fish Michigan?

August is one of the quieter months for DNR stocking, with 1,154 events on record. Newly stocked lakes often see strong action in the first one to two weeks after a stocking event.

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?

Fishing+ members receive an email the moment the DNR adds a new stocking record for a lake they are tracking — the same day the data hits our system.

Michigan Fishing August Outlook

August is historically one of the quieter months for DNR stocking, with 1,154 events across 256 lakes on record.

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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.