When was Appleton Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 1, 2019 (rainbow trout, 2,821 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.

How often is Appleton Lake stocked?

Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.

Is Appleton Lake stocked often?

Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Appleton Lake?

Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 8,423 fish).

Appleton Lake trout stocking

Livingston County, Michigan · lake · about 875 ft elevation

Appleton Lake was last stocked 90 months ago (May 1, 2019). We have 3 stockings on record since Apr 26, 2017. Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

90 months ago

May 1, 2019

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

3 stockings

since Apr 26, 2017

Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: HURON RIVER NEAR HAMBURG, MI (6 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow: 147 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 4.02 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 157 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Appleton Lake

Tonight
35°F
Partly Cloudy
3% rain · wind 9 mph
Monday
54°F
Mostly Sunny
4% rain · wind 5 to 9 mph
Monday Night
40°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 3 to 9 mph
Tuesday
60°F
Sunny
wind 10 mph
Tuesday Night
33°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 1 to 8 mph
Veterans Day
54°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
22% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Appleton Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in May.

By month, all years

Stockings of Appleton Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Apr	May
2019		1
2018		1
2017	1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	3	8,423	2,808	6.9 in

Stocking history

20191 stocking · 2,821 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
May 1Latest Wednesday	Rainbow trout	2,821	6.9 in	365 days

20181 stocking · 2,800 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
May 1 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	2,800	7.4 in	370 days

20171 stocking · 2,802 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
Apr 26 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	2,802	6.7 in

From Michigan fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Michigan fishing regulations.

Where is Appleton Lake?

Livingston County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

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Stocked waters near Appleton Lake

Spring Mill Pondpond · 6 mistocked Mar 25, 2026
Maceday Lakelake · 24 mistocked Mar 26, 2026

All stocked waters in Livingston County Stocked this week in Michigan

Questions about Appleton Lake

When was Appleton Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 1, 2019 (rainbow trout, 2,821 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
How often is Appleton Lake stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
Is Appleton Lake stocked often?: Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Appleton Lake?: Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 8,423 fish).