65 Stocking events
January (All Years)
36 Lakes
in period
8 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

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

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

Lakes Historically Stocked in January

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

1
Alberta Pond
๐Ÿ“ Baraga County
๐ŸŸ
Brook Trout
โš“ 7 stockings ๐Ÿ  1,090 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 6 yrs active
Moderate
confidence
2
Lake Michigan
๐Ÿ“ Antrim County
๐ŸŸ
Brown Trout Lake Trout Rainbow Trout +1 more
โš“ 4 stockings ๐Ÿ  192,756 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 4 yrs active
Moderate
confidence
3
Lake Michigan
๐Ÿ“ Allegan County
๐ŸŸ
Brown Trout Lake Trout Rainbow Trout +1 more
โš“ 4 stockings ๐Ÿ  192,756 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 4 yrs active
Moderate
confidence
4
Pere Marquette River
๐Ÿ“ Mason County
๐ŸŸ
Brown Trout
โš“ 4 stockings ๐Ÿ  3,200 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 2 yrs active
Low
confidence
5
Roland Lake
๐Ÿ“ Baraga County
๐ŸŸ
Brook Trout
โš“ 4 stockings ๐Ÿ  727 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 3 yrs active
Low
confidence
6
Cheboygan harbor, Lake Huron
๐Ÿ“ Cheboygan County
๐ŸŸ
Lake Trout
โš“ 3 stockings ๐Ÿ  285,440 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 1 yr active
Low
confidence
7
Pere Marquette River
๐Ÿ“ Lake County
๐ŸŸ
Brown Trout
โš“ 3 stockings ๐Ÿ  2,850 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 2 yrs active
Low
confidence
8
Emily Lake
๐Ÿ“ Houghton County
๐ŸŸ
Brook Trout
โš“ 3 stockings ๐Ÿ  388 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 1 yr active
Low
confidence
9
Portage Lake
๐Ÿ“ Washtenaw County · 800 ac
๐ŸŸ
Walleye
โš“ 2 stockings ๐Ÿ  74,392 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 1 yr active
Low
confidence
10
Lake Michigamme
๐Ÿ“ Marquette County · 4,149 ac
๐ŸŸ
Brook Trout
โš“ 2 stockings ๐Ÿ  6,095 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 1 yr active
Low
confidence

Confirmed Stockings

Actual DNR stocking events for January (All Years). 65 total events on record.

Jan 21, 2026
Walleye ยท Allegan County
83
Jan 7, 2025
Brook Trout ยท Wexford County
60
Jan 7, 2025
Brook Trout ยท Wexford County
55
Jan 2, 2025
Lake Trout ยท Marquette County
46
Jan 6, 2021
Brook Trout ยท Baraga County
220
Jan 5, 2021
Brook Trout ยท Baraga County
129
Jan 10, 2020
Brook Trout ยท Baraga County
150
Jan 3, 2018
Brook Trout ยท Baraga County
100
Jan 3, 2018
Brook Trout ยท Baraga County
100
Jan 23, 2013
Brown Trout ยท Allegan County
600
Jan 23, 2013
Brown Trout ยท Antrim County
600
Jan 9, 2013
Brook Trout ยท Iron County
164
Jan 24, 2010
Lake Trout ยท Allegan County
48,106
Jan 24, 2010
Lake Trout ยท Antrim County
48,106
Jan 13, 2010
Brook Trout ยท Baraga County
80
Jan 13, 2010
Brook Trout ยท Baraga County
140
Jan 6, 2009
Brook Trout ยท Baraga County
250
Jan 28, 2008
Brook Trout ยท Baraga County
165
Jan 28, 2008
Brook Trout ยท Baraga County
333
Jan 22, 2007
Walleye ยท Jackson County
2,100
Jan 10, 2006
Brook Trout ยท Houghton County
78
Jan 10, 2006
Brook Trout ยท Houghton County
212
Jan 10, 2006
Brook Trout ยท Houghton County
98
Jan 10, 2006
Brook Trout ยท Houghton County
50
Jan 25, 2005
Brook Trout ยท Marquette County
3,057
Jan 25, 2005
Brook Trout ยท Marquette County
3,038
Jan 17, 2005
Walleye ยท Allegan County
143,450
Jan 17, 2005
Walleye ยท Antrim County
143,450
Jan 19, 2003
Walleye ยท Roscommon County
3,134
Jan 19, 2003
Walleye ยท Clare County
3,134
Jan 8, 2003
Brook Trout ยท Houghton County
142
Jan 8, 2003
Walleye ยท Van Buren County
1,000
Jan 8, 2003
Brook Trout ยท Houghton County
100
Jan 8, 2003
Brook Trout ยท Schoolcraft County
142
Jan 8, 2003
Brook Trout ยท Baraga County
150
Jan 8, 2003
Walleye ยท Emmet County
1,000
Jan 8, 2003
Walleye ยท Grand Traverse County
2,000
Jan 1, 2001
Walleye ยท Washtenaw County
32,964
Jan 1, 2001
Walleye ยท Washtenaw County
41,428
Jan 1, 2001
Walleye ยท Grand Traverse County
23,614

About January Stocking in Michigan

When does DNR typically stock fish in January?

Based on 48 years of data, January has averaged 1 stocking events per year across 36 lakes. Exact timing varies by species, hatchery capacity, and weather conditions.

Which species are most commonly stocked in January?

The top species stocked in January historically are Brook Trout, Walleye, Brown Trout, based on stocking records going back to 1979.

Is January a good month to fish Michigan?

January is one of the quieter months for DNR stocking, with 65 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 January Outlook

January is historically one of the quieter months for DNR stocking, with 65 events across 36 lakes on record.

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