Michigan
Rainbow Trout in Michigan
Rainbow Trout are on record in 105 Michigan waters, with 342 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in April.
When does Michigan stock rainbow trout?
Waters holding rainbow trout
- Manistee River23×
- Muskegon River21×
- Au Sable River19×
- Lake Huron15×
- Saint Joseph River11×
- Higgins Lake7×
- Tamarack Creek6×
- Manistique River6×
- Ocqueoc River6×
- Bear Lake5×
- Clinton River4×
- Carp River4×
- Saint Marys River4×
- Little Sturgeon River4×
- Spring Mill Pond4×
- Pratt Lake3×
- Thunder Bay River3×
- Ford River3×
- Black River3×
- Bridge Lake3×
- Grand River3×
- Rogue River3×
- George Lake3×
- Twin Lake3×
- Betsie River3×
- Boardman River3×
- Glen Lake3×
- Kalamazoo River3×
- Paw Paw River3×
- Pendills Creek2×
- Chocolay River2×
- East Branch Ontonagon River2×
- East Branch Whitefish River2×
- Wolverine Lake2×
- Cedar River2×
- Brevoort River2×
- East Branch Huron River2×
- Camp Eight Lake2×
- Falls River2×
- Two Hearted River2×
65 more on the Michigan map.
Freshest rainbow trout stockings
- Clinton RiverJun 12, 2026
- Pendills CreekJun 4, 2026
- Au Sable RiverJun 1, 2026
- East Branch Ontonagon RiverMay 28, 2026
- Chocolay RiverMay 28, 2026
- East Branch Whitefish RiverMay 28, 2026
- Foch LakesMay 27, 2026
- Wolverine LakeMay 27, 2026
- Cedar RiverMay 26, 2026
- Carp RiverMay 26, 2026
- Carp RiverMay 26, 2026
- Tamarack CreekMay 21, 2026
- Tamarack CreekMay 21, 2026
- Tamarack CreekMay 21, 2026
- Brevoort RiverMay 20, 2026
- East Branch Huron RiverMay 20, 2026
- Au Sable RiverMay 20, 2026
- Au Sable RiverMay 18, 2026
- Two Hearted RiverMay 18, 2026
- Falls RiverMay 18, 2026
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Rainbow Trout in Michigan — FAQ
Where can I catch rainbow trout in Michigan?+
Rainbow Trout are on record in 105 Michigan waters, including Manistee River, Muskegon River, Au Sable River. The full list is on this page.
When does Michigan stock rainbow trout?+
Michigan stocks rainbow trout most heavily in April, going by 342 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for rainbow trout in Michigan?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.