2,688 Stocking events
July (All Years)
400 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.

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

Lakes Historically Stocked in July

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

1
Lake Michigan
๐Ÿ“ Allegan County
๐ŸŸ
Brook Trout Brown Trout Lake Herring +4 more
โš“ 252 stockings ๐Ÿ  7,580,307 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 41 yrs active
High
confidence
2
Lake Michigan
๐Ÿ“ Antrim County
๐ŸŸ
Brook Trout Brown Trout Lake Herring +4 more
โš“ 249 stockings ๐Ÿ  7,503,138 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 40 yrs active
High
confidence
3
Cheboygan harbor, Lake Huron
๐Ÿ“ Cheboygan County
๐ŸŸ
Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Lake Herring +5 more
โš“ 76 stockings ๐Ÿ  3,301,467 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 25 yrs active
High
confidence
4
Sturgeon River
๐Ÿ“ Otsego County
๐ŸŸ
Brook Trout Brown Trout Lake Sturgeon +2 more
โš“ 50 stockings ๐Ÿ  48,250 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 22 yrs active
High
confidence
5
St. Marys River
๐Ÿ“ Chippewa County
๐ŸŸ
Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Chinook Salmon +4 more
โš“ 46 stockings ๐Ÿ  1,103,801 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 22 yrs active
High
confidence
6
Indian Lake
๐Ÿ“ Schoolcraft County · 8,689 ac
๐ŸŸ
Muskellunge Walleye
โš“ 40 stockings ๐Ÿ  480,325 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 23 yrs active
High
confidence
7
Little Sturgeon River
๐Ÿ“ Cheboygan County
๐ŸŸ
Brook Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout
โš“ 37 stockings ๐Ÿ  33,078 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 21 yrs active
High
confidence
8
Portage Lake
๐Ÿ“ Washtenaw County · 800 ac
๐ŸŸ
Walleye
โš“ 36 stockings ๐Ÿ  964,797 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 20 yrs active
High
confidence
9
Cedar River
๐Ÿ“ Antrim County
๐ŸŸ
Brook Trout Rainbow Trout Walleye
โš“ 35 stockings ๐Ÿ  676,044 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 23 yrs active
High
confidence
10
Cedar River
๐Ÿ“ Menominee County
๐ŸŸ
Brook Trout Rainbow Trout Walleye
โš“ 35 stockings ๐Ÿ  676,044 fish stocked ๐Ÿ“… 23 yrs active
High
confidence

Confirmed Stockings

Actual DNR stocking events for July (All Years). 2,688 total events on record.

Jul 23, 2026
Rainbow Trout ยท Chippewa County
1,000
Jul 9, 2026
Walleye ยท Oakland County
15,163
Jul 9, 2026
Walleye ยท Charlevoix County
40,381
Jul 8, 2026
Walleye ยท Washtenaw County
42,857
Jul 8, 2026
Walleye ยท Livingston County
37,954
Jul 8, 2026
Walleye ยท Oakland County
25,968
Jul 8, 2026
Walleye ยท Charlevoix County
51,558
Jul 7, 2026
Walleye ยท Schoolcraft County
9,231
Jul 2, 2026
Walleye ยท Allegan County
59,825
Jul 2, 2026
Walleye ยท Chippewa County
29,950
Jul 1, 2026
Walleye ยท Allegan County
23,317
Jul 23, 2025
Lake Whitefish ยท Allegan County
34
Jul 23, 2025
Lake Whitefish ยท Antrim County
34
Jul 14, 2025
Lake Whitefish ยท Chippewa County
8,288
Jul 14, 2025
Lake Whitefish ยท Mackinac County
27,181
Jul 10, 2025
Lake Whitefish ยท Chippewa County
15,164
Jul 9, 2025
Walleye ยท Allegan County
12,121
Jul 9, 2025
Walleye ยท Luce County
2,809
Jul 9, 2025
Walleye ยท Antrim County
12,121
Jul 8, 2025
Lake Whitefish ยท Midland County
9,036
Jul 8, 2025
Lake Whitefish ยท Lake County
9,036
Jul 7, 2025
Muskellunge ยท Manistee County
165
Jul 7, 2025
Muskellunge ยท Barry County
161
Jul 3, 2025
Brook Trout ยท Menominee County
300
Jul 3, 2025
Brook Trout ยท Antrim County
300
Jul 3, 2025
Walleye ยท Iron County
13,802
Jul 2, 2025
Lake Whitefish ยท Midland County
50,178
Jul 2, 2025
Walleye ยท Allegan County
15,246
Jul 2, 2025
Walleye ยท Luce County
9,400
Jul 2, 2025
Walleye ยท Allegan County
24,244
Jul 2, 2025
Lake Whitefish ยท Lake County
50,178
Jul 2, 2025
Lake Sturgeon ยท Iron County
4,586
Jul 2, 2025
Walleye ยท Antrim County
15,246
Jul 2, 2025
Walleye ยท Marquette County
9,400
Jul 2, 2025
Walleye ยท Antrim County
24,244
Jul 1, 2025
Walleye ยท Washtenaw County
27,665
Jul 1, 2025
Walleye ยท Muskegon County
4,767
Jul 1, 2025
Walleye ยท Iron County
2,572
Jul 4, 2024
Brook Trout ยท Menominee County
200
Jul 4, 2024
Brook Trout ยท Antrim County
200

About July Stocking in Michigan

When does DNR typically stock fish in July?

Based on 48 years of data, July has averaged 56 stocking events per year across 400 lakes. Exact timing varies by species, hatchery capacity, and weather conditions.

Which species are most commonly stocked in July?

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

Is July a good month to fish Michigan?

July is a moderately active month for DNR stocking, with 2,688 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 July Outlook

July is historically one of the quieter months for DNR stocking, with 2,688 events across 400 lakes on record.

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