Michigan
Brook Trout in Michigan
Brook Trout are on record in 89 Michigan waters, with 183 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in May.
When does Michigan stock brook trout?
Waters holding brook trout
- Escanaba River6×
- Haymeadow Creek6×
- West Branch Whitefish River6×
- Courtney Lake6×
- Driggs River4×
- Ward Lake4×
- Carp River4×
- Strawberry Lake4×
- Roland Lake4×
- Yellow Dog River3×
- Swanzy Lake3×
- Cedar River3×
- Falls River3×
- Sitka Lake2×
- Teaspoon Creek2×
- West Branch Teaspoon Creek2×
- Addis Lakes2×
- Bryan Creek2×
- East Branch Whitefish River2×
- Warner Creek2×
- Holland Lake2×
- Moon Lake2×
- Syphon Lake2×
- Days River2×
- Black River2×
- Cox Pond2×
- Naomikong Lake2×
- Naomikong Pond2×
- Middle Branch Stutts Creek2×
- North Branch Stutts Creek2×
- Norway Lake2×
- Violet Lake2×
- Cornelia Lake2×
- Killdeer Lake2×
- Lake On-Three2×
- Redboat Lake2×
- Section Four Lake2×
- Just Lake2×
- Millecoquins Pond2×
- Moccasin Lake2×
49 more on the Michigan map.
Freshest brook trout stockings
- Escanaba RiverMay 26, 2026
- Escanaba RiverMay 26, 2026
- West Branch Teaspoon CreekMay 20, 2026
- Sitka LakeMay 20, 2026
- Teaspoon CreekMay 20, 2026
- East Branch Whitefish RiverMay 19, 2026
- Bryan CreekMay 19, 2026
- Haymeadow CreekMay 19, 2026
- Addis LakesMay 19, 2026
- Warner CreekMay 19, 2026
- Holland LakeMay 18, 2026
- Syphon LakeMay 18, 2026
- Ward LakeMay 18, 2026
- Driggs RiverMay 18, 2026
- Driggs RiverMay 18, 2026
- Moon LakeMay 18, 2026
- Yellow Dog RiverMay 15, 2026
- Carp RiverMay 15, 2026
- Carp RiverMay 15, 2026
- Strawberry LakeMay 15, 2026
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Brook Trout in Michigan — FAQ
Where can I catch brook trout in Michigan?+
Brook Trout are on record in 89 Michigan waters, including Escanaba River, Haymeadow Creek, West Branch Whitefish River. The full list is on this page.
When does Michigan stock brook trout?+
Michigan stocks brook trout most heavily in May, going by 183 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for brook trout in Michigan?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.