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Black River (South Haven) trout stocking

Van Buren County, Michigan · stream

Black River (South Haven) was last stocked 6 months ago (May 1, 2026). We have 13 stockings on record since Apr 7, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (20,101 fish). Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brown trout.

Last stocked
6 months ago
May 1, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
20,101 fish
On record
13 stockings
since Apr 7, 2017
  • The most stocked water in Van Buren County (13 stocking days on record).
  • Stocked more often than 82% of Michigan waters on our record.

Weather at Black River (South Haven)

  • Tonight
    43°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 8 to 15 mph
  • Monday
    56°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 5 to 10 mph
  • Monday Night
    48°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 8 to 12 mph
  • Tuesday
    56°F
    Sunny
    wind 6 to 9 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    42°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 2 to 6 mph
  • Veterans Day
    54°F
    Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
    31% rain · wind 2 to 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. Stocked 3 times in 2017, mostly in April, usually on Fridays, about every 15 days.

By month, all years

JanFebMar: 3 stockings3MarApr: 6 stockings6AprMay: 4 stockings4MayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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
20231
20221
20201
20191
20181

What is stocked

SpeciesStockingsFishFish per stockingTypical size
Rainbow trout12182,94215,2457.6 in
Brown trout18,4008,4004.9 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 20,101 fish
DateSpeciesFishSizeSince previous
May 1Latest
Friday
Rainbow trout
20,101
7.1 in360 days
20252 stockings · 20,967 fish
DateSpeciesFishSizeSince previous
May 6
Tuesday
Rainbow trout
3,043
7.1 in29 days
Apr 7
Monday
Rainbow trout
17,924
7.7 in333 days
20242 stockings · 21,054 fish
DateSpeciesFishSizeSince previous
May 9
Thursday
Rainbow trout
950
7.1 in25 days
Apr 14
Sunday
Rainbow trout
20,104
7.5 in366 days
20231 stocking · 20,076 fish
  • Apr 14 rainbow trout, 20,076 fish
20221 stocking · 20,074 fish
  • Apr 4 rainbow trout, 20,074 fish
20201 stocking · 20,062 fish
  • Mar 18 rainbow trout, 20,062 fish
20191 stocking · 20,076 fish
  • Mar 28 rainbow trout, 20,076 fish
20181 stocking · 20,072 fish
  • Mar 27 rainbow trout, 20,072 fish
20173 stockings · 28,860 fish
  • May 5 rainbow trout, 1,353 fish
  • Apr 20 brown trout, 8,400 fish
  • Apr 7 rainbow trout, 19,107 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 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?
Stocked 3 times in 2017, mostly in April, usually on Fridays, about every 15 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
Is Black River (South Haven) stocked often?
The most stocked water in Van Buren County (13 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 82% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Black River (South Haven)?
Rainbow trout (12 stockings, 182,942 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 8,400 fish).