Big Sable River trout stocking
Mason County, Michigan · stream
Big Sable River was last stocked 6 months ago (May 13, 2026). We have 10 stockings on record since May 5, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (9,400 fish). Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: brown trout.
Last stocked
6 months ago
May 13, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
9,400 fish
On record
10 stockings
since May 5, 2017
- The third most stocked of 3 waters in Mason County.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Michigan water on our record.
When is Big Sable River stocked?
Most stockings come in April to May.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown trout | 10 | 92,470 | 9,247 | 5.1 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 9,400 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 13Latest Wednesday | Brown trout | 9,400 | 5.3 in | 380 days |
20251 stocking · 10,000 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 28 Monday | Brown trout | 10,000 | 5.3 in | 381 days |
20241 stocking · 9,394 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 12 Friday | Brown trout | 9,394 | 4.9 in | 49 weeks |
20231 stocking · 8,981 fish
- May 5 brown trout, 8,981 fish
20221 stocking · 9,000 fish
- Apr 22 brown trout, 9,000 fish
20211 stocking · 9,000 fish
- Apr 30 brown trout, 9,000 fish
20201 stocking · 9,600 fish
- Apr 27 brown trout, 9,600 fish
20191 stocking · 10,000 fish
- May 3 brown trout, 10,000 fish
20181 stocking · 8,800 fish
- May 11 brown trout, 8,800 fish
20171 stocking · 8,295 fish
- May 5 brown trout, 8,295 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 Mason County
- Big S Br Pere Marquette Riverstreamstocked Apr 29, 2026
- Lake Michigan - Ludington Harborlakestocked Apr 9, 2026
All stocked waters in Mason CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Big Sable River
- When was Big Sable River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 13, 2026 (brown trout, 9,400 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Big Sable River stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
- Is Big Sable River stocked often?
- The third most stocked of 3 waters in Mason County. Stocked about as often as a typical Michigan water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Big Sable River?
- Brown trout (10 stockings, 92,470 fish).