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Black River (South Haven) trout stocking

Van Buren County, Michigan · stream

Black River (South Haven) was last stocked 5 months ago (May 1, 2026). We have 12 stockings on record since Apr 14, 2024, 1 in the last 12 months (40,202 fish). Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked
5 months ago
May 1, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
40,202 fish
On record
12 stockings
since Apr 14, 2024

Weather at Black River (South Haven)

  • Tonight
    48°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    wind 6 mph
  • Friday
    65°F
    Partly Sunny
    wind 5 mph
  • Friday Night
    47°F
    Mostly Clear
    wind 5 mph
  • Saturday
    67°F
    Sunny
    wind 5 mph
  • Saturday Night
    48°F
    Mostly Clear
    wind 5 mph
  • Sunday
    67°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 6 mph

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

When is Black River (South Haven) stocked?

Most stockings come in April to May.

By month, all years

Jan: 0 stockingsJanFeb: 0 stockingsFebMar: 0 stockingsMarApr: 2 stockings2AprMay: 3 stockings3MayJun: 0 stockingsJunJul: 0 stockingsJulAug: 0 stockingsAugSep: 0 stockingsSepOct: 0 stockingsOctNov: 0 stockingsNovDec: 0 stockingsDec
Stockings of Black River (South Haven) by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
20261
202511
202411

What is stocked

SpeciesStockingsFishFish per stockingTypical size
Rainbow trout12124,24410,3547.5 in

Stocking history

DateSpeciesFishPoundsHatchery
May 1, 2026Rainbow trout20,101
May 1, 2026Rainbow trout20,101
May 6, 2025Rainbow trout3,043
May 6, 2025Rainbow trout3,043
Apr 7, 2025Rainbow trout17,924
Apr 7, 2025Rainbow trout17,924
May 9, 2024Rainbow trout950
May 9, 2024Rainbow trout950
Apr 14, 2024Rainbow trout205
Apr 14, 2024Rainbow trout19,899
Apr 14, 2024Rainbow trout205
Apr 14, 2024Rainbow trout19,899

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.

Where is Black River (South Haven)?

Van Buren County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the town the agency names for the stocked section, from USGS place names.

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Stocked waters near Black River (South Haven)

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Questions about Black River (South Haven)

When was Black River (South Haven) last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was May 1, 2026 (rainbow trout, 20,101 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
How often is Black River (South Haven) stocked?
It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
What kind of trout are stocked in Black River (South Haven)?
Rainbow trout (12 stockings, 124,244 fish).