Michigan Fish Stocking Report 2026
Michigan reports stockings after hatchery paperwork clears, which can lag a few weeks. Chinook, coho, steelhead, and walleye alongside the trout.
Data checked 2026-08-28 · source: Michigan DNR
708
stocking records 2026
308
waters
23,987,314
fish reported
Stocked in the last 45 days
| Date | Water | County | Species | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29 | Private Pond 35N03E33 | Presque Isle | Rainbow trout | 500 |
The 2026 season at a glance
Stocking records by month. Spring through fall, reported after the fact.
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
26
Apr
295
May
283
Jun
90
Jul
12
Aug
·
Sep
·
Oct
·
Nov
·
Dec
·
What gets stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish |
|---|---|---|
| Brown trout | 239 | 966,840 |
| Rainbow trout | 197 | 1,818,544 |
| Walleye | 107 | 17,394,034 |
| Brook trout | 60 | 66,562 |
| Coho salmon | 30 | 1,369,914 |
| Splake | 22 | 174,818 |
| Chinook salmon | 17 | 1,787,869 |
| Atlantic salmon | 14 | 223,818 |
All rows come from Michigan DNR publications
(official page).
Schedules change without notice, sometimes the same morning.
Seasons, limits, and licenses:
Michigan fishing
regulations.