23 Stocking events
February (All Years)
15 Lakes
in period
9 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.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2026

February Stocking: Year by Year (1979โ€“2026)

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

Lakes Historically Stocked in February

Top 10 lakes sorted by stocking frequency. Click any lake for its full history.

1
Jordan River
๐Ÿ“ Antrim County
๐ŸŸ
Lake Whitefish
โš“ 3 stockings ๐Ÿ  148,677 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 3 yrs active
Low
confidence
2
Pere Marquette River
๐Ÿ“ Mason County
๐ŸŸ
Brown Trout
โš“ 3 stockings ๐Ÿ  2,470 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 2 yrs active
Low
confidence
3
Cheboygan harbor, Lake Huron
๐Ÿ“ Cheboygan County
๐ŸŸ
Lake Trout Rainbow Trout
โš“ 2 stockings ๐Ÿ  62,500 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 2 yrs active
Low
confidence
4
Falls River
๐Ÿ“ Baraga County
๐ŸŸ
Rainbow Trout
โš“ 2 stockings ๐Ÿ  34,109 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 1 yr active
Low
confidence
5
St. Marys River
๐Ÿ“ Chippewa County
๐ŸŸ
Atlantic Salmon Lake Trout
โš“ 2 stockings ๐Ÿ  14,618 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 2 yrs active
Low
confidence
6
Lake Michigamme
๐Ÿ“ Marquette County · 4,149 ac
๐ŸŸ
Brook Trout
โš“ 2 stockings ๐Ÿ  4,335 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 1 yr active
Low
confidence
7
Lake Charlevoix
๐Ÿ“ Charlevoix County
๐ŸŸ
Lake Trout
โš“ 1 stocking ๐Ÿ  34,000 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 1 yr active
Low
confidence
8
Black River
๐Ÿ“ St. Clair County
๐ŸŸ
Chinook Salmon
โš“ 1 stocking ๐Ÿ  1,300 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 1 yr active
Low
confidence
9
Lake Michigan
๐Ÿ“ Antrim County
๐ŸŸ
Lake Herring
โš“ 1 stocking ๐Ÿ  1,218 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 1 yr active
Low
confidence
10
Lake Michigan
๐Ÿ“ Allegan County
๐ŸŸ
Lake Herring
โš“ 1 stocking ๐Ÿ  1,218 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 1 yr active
Low
confidence

Confirmed Stockings

Actual DNR stocking events for February (All Years). 23 total events on record.

Feb 11, 2026
Lake Whitefish ยท Antrim County
21,488
Feb 8, 2025
Rainbow Trout ยท Menominee County
100
Feb 8, 2025
Rainbow Trout ยท Dickinson County
100
Feb 4, 2025
Lake Whitefish ยท Antrim County
25,209
Feb 5, 2024
Lake Whitefish ยท Antrim County
101,980
Feb 15, 2017
Lake Herring ยท Allegan County
1,218
Feb 15, 2017
Lake Herring ยท Antrim County
1,218
Feb 13, 2006
Rainbow Trout ยท Cheboygan County
1,000
Feb 2, 2005
Rainbow Trout ยท Baraga County
24,164
Feb 2, 2005
Rainbow Trout ยท Baraga County
9,945
Feb 1, 2005
Brook Trout ยท Marquette County
1,985
Feb 1, 2005
Brook Trout ยท Marquette County
2,350
Feb 15, 1994
Atlantic Salmon ยท Chippewa County
12,618
Feb 1, 1994
Walleye ยท Van Buren County
1,000
Feb 1, 1994
Walleye ยท Emmet County
1,000
Feb 26, 1993
Brown Trout ยท Mason County
1,100
Feb 22, 1992
Brown Trout ยท Mason County
570
Feb 22, 1992
Brown Trout ยท Mason County
800
Feb 8, 1991
Chinook Salmon ยท St. Clair County
1,300
Feb 5, 1991
Lake Trout ยท Cheboygan County
61,500
Feb 23, 1990
Atlantic Salmon ยท Kalamazoo County
100
Feb 22, 1988
Lake Trout ยท Charlevoix County
34,000
Feb 5, 1987
Lake Trout ยท Chippewa County
2,000

About February Stocking in Michigan

When does DNR typically stock fish in February?

Based on 48 years of data, February has averaged 0 stocking events per year across 15 lakes. Exact timing varies by species, hatchery capacity, and weather conditions.

Which species are most commonly stocked in February?

The top species stocked in February historically are Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, based on stocking records going back to 1979.

Is February a good month to fish Michigan?

February is one of the quieter months for DNR stocking, with 23 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?

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 February Outlook

February is historically one of the quieter months for DNR stocking, with 23 events across 15 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.