Betsie River trout stocking
Benzie County, Michigan · stream
Betsie River was last stocked 6 months ago (May 14, 2026). We have 39 stockings on record since Mar 28, 2017, 3 in the last 12 months (91,482 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout, lake trout.
Last stocked
6 months ago
May 14, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
3 stockings
91,482 fish
On record
39 stockings
since Mar 28, 2017
- The second most stocked of 3 waters in Benzie County.
- Stocked more often than 97% of Michigan waters on our record.
When is Betsie River stocked?
Most stockings come in April. Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, about every 31 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 6 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown trout | 29 | 663,580 | 22,882 | 5.2 in |
| Rainbow trout | 10 | 184,094 | 18,409 | 7.9 in |
| Lake trout | 2 | 135,543 | 67,772 | 5.2 in |
Stocking history
20263 stockings · 91,482 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 14Latest Thursday | Brown trout | 23,996 | 4.4 in | 31 days |
Apr 13 Monday | Rainbow trout | 20,500 | 7.9 in | 12 days |
Apr 1 Wednesday | Brown trout | 46,986 | 7.7 in | 323 days |
20254 stockings · 84,893 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 13 Tuesday | Brown trout | 15,000 | 5.9 in | 33 days |
Apr 10 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 10,200 | 7.6 in | 1 day |
Apr 9 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 10,200 | 7.6 in | 1 day |
Apr 8 Tuesday | Brown trout | 49,493 | 7.2 in | 328 days |
20244 stockings · 85,290 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 15 Wednesday | Brown trout | 1,464 | 5.4 in | 34 days |
Apr 11 Thursday | Brown trout | 38,631 | 5.0 in | 10 days |
Apr 1 Monday | Rainbow trout | 21,900 | 8.1 in | 2 weeks |
Mar 18 Monday | Brown trout | 23,295 | 7.1 in | 327 days |
20233 stockings · 80,620 fish
- Apr 26 brown trout, 38,700 fish
- Apr 11 rainbow trout, 19,420 fish
- Apr 3 brown trout, 22,500 fish
20223 stockings · 87,297 fish
- Apr 26 brown trout, 10,800 fish
- Apr 12 brown trout, rainbow trout, 51,499 fish
- Mar 22 brown trout, 24,998 fish
20213 stockings · 65,298 fish
- Apr 30 brown trout, 22,500 fish
- Apr 23 brown trout, 18,000 fish
- Mar 22 brown trout, 24,798 fish
20206 stockings · 85,205 fish
- May 14 brown trout, 5,580 fish
- Apr 27 brown trout, 24,173 fish
- Apr 22 brown trout, 11,160 fish
- Apr 20 rainbow trout, 20,497 fish
- Apr 6 brown trout, 11,898 fish
- Mar 24 brown trout, 11,897 fish
20196 stockings · 122,460 fish
- Apr 24 brown trout, 7,000 fish
- Apr 23 lake trout, 32,222 fish
- Apr 22 brown trout, 18,000 fish
- Apr 17 rainbow trout, 20,479 fish
- Apr 15 brown trout, 12,996 fish
- Apr 10 brown trout, 31,763 fish
20184 stockings · 193,879 fish
- May 17 lake trout, 103,321 fish
- May 3 brown trout, 19,760 fish
- May 2 brown trout, 25,300 fish
- Apr 10 brown trout, rainbow trout, 45,498 fish
20173 stockings · 86,793 fish
- Apr 28 brown trout, 42,594 fish
- Apr 5 brown trout, 24,000 fish
- Mar 28 rainbow trout, 20,199 fish
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.
Other stocked waters in Benzie County
- Platte Riverstreamstocked Apr 20, 2026
- Crystal Lakelakestocked Apr 16, 2026
All stocked waters in Benzie CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Betsie River
- When was Betsie River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 14, 2026 (brown trout, 23,996 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Betsie River stocked?
- Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, about every 31 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is Betsie River stocked often?
- The second most stocked of 3 waters in Benzie County. Stocked more often than 97% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Betsie River?
- Brown trout (29 stockings, 663,580 fish); Rainbow trout (10 stockings, 184,094 fish); Lake trout (2 stockings, 135,543 fish).