Birch Lake trout stocking
Cass County, Michigan · lake · about 852 ft elevation
Birch Lake was last stocked 7 months ago (Mar 31, 2026). We have 10 stockings on record since Apr 17, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (3,100 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- The third most stocked of 5 waters in Cass County.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Michigan water on our record.
Weather at Birch Lake
- Overnight38°FMostly Clearwind 0 to 5 mph
- Monday57°FMostly Sunnywind 0 to 5 mph
- Monday Night42°FPartly Cloudywind 5 mph
- Tuesday60°FSunnywind 5 to 10 mph
- Tuesday Night37°FPartly Cloudywind 0 to 5 mph
- Veterans Day56°FMostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers35% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Birch Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in April.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 10 | 30,649 | 3,065 | 6.4 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 3,100 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 31Latest Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 3,100 | 5.9 in | 358 days |
20251 stocking · 3,100 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 7 Monday | Rainbow trout | 3,100 | 6.4 in | 53 weeks |
20241 stocking · 3,249 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 1 Monday | Rainbow trout | 3,249 | 6.4 in | 363 days |
20231 stocking · 2,800 fish
- Apr 4 rainbow trout, 2,800 fish
20221 stocking · 2,950 fish
- Apr 11 rainbow trout, 2,950 fish
20211 stocking · 2,950 fish
- Apr 8 rainbow trout, 2,950 fish
20201 stocking · 2,800 fish
- Apr 8 rainbow trout, 2,800 fish
20191 stocking · 3,250 fish
- Apr 4 rainbow trout, 3,250 fish
20181 stocking · 3,200 fish
- Apr 9 rainbow trout, 3,200 fish
20171 stocking · 3,250 fish
- Apr 17 rainbow trout, 3,250 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.
Where is Birch Lake?
Cass County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Birch Lake
- Harwood Lakelake · 6 mistocked Mar 31, 2026
- Hemlock Lakelake · 13 mistocked Mar 31, 2026
- Brandywine Creekstream · 19 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
- Brush Creekstream · 23 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
All stocked waters in Cass CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Birch Lake
- When was Birch Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Mar 31, 2026 (rainbow trout, 3,100 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Birch Lake stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is Birch Lake stocked often?
- The third most stocked of 5 waters in Cass 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 Birch Lake?
- Rainbow trout (10 stockings, 30,649 fish).