Boyne River trout stocking
Charlevoix County, Michigan · stream · about 662 ft elevation
Boyne River was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 28, 2026). We have 18 stockings on record since Apr 4, 2017, 2 in the last 12 months (10,800 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout.
- The most stocked water in Charlevoix County (18 stocking days on record).
- Stocked more often than 89% of Michigan waters on our record.
Weather at Boyne River
- Tonight42°FChance Rain Showers58% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
- Monday52°FIsolated Rain Showers then Cloudy19% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Monday Night41°FMostly Cloudy4% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Tuesday54°FSunny1% rain · wind 5 to 15 mph
- Tuesday Night35°FPartly Cloudywind 0 to 5 mph
- Veterans Day50°FMostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain26% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Boyne River stocked?
Most stockings come in April. Stocked 3 times in 2018, usually on Thursdays, about every 35 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown trout | 10 | 28,099 | 2,810 | 7.4 in |
| Rainbow trout | 8 | 67,779 | 8,472 | 7.9 in |
Stocking history
20262 stockings · 10,800 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 28Latest Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 8,000 | 7.4 in | 3 weeks |
Apr 7 Tuesday | Brown trout | 2,800 | 7.6 in | 355 days |
20252 stockings · 11,689 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 17 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 8,689 | 7.6 in | 1 week |
Apr 10 Thursday | Brown trout | 3,000 | 7.6 in | 724 days |
20232 stockings · 10,497 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 17 Monday | Rainbow trout | 8,497 | 7.2 in | 2 weeks |
Apr 3 Monday | Brown trout | 2,000 | 7.1 in | 50 weeks |
20222 stockings · 11,797 fish
- Apr 18 brown trout, 3,000 fish
- Apr 13 rainbow trout, 8,797 fish
20211 stocking · 3,000 fish
- Mar 23 brown trout, 3,000 fish
20202 stockings · 11,400 fish
- Mar 31 brown trout, 2,900 fish
- Mar 26 rainbow trout, 8,500 fish
20192 stockings · 12,096 fish
- Apr 17 brown trout, 3,600 fish
- Apr 15 rainbow trout, 8,496 fish
20183 stockings · 12,700 fish
- May 31 brown trout, 1,000 fish
- Apr 26 brown trout, 3,000 fish
- Mar 28 rainbow trout, 8,700 fish
20172 stockings · 11,899 fish
- Apr 12 brown trout, 3,799 fish
- Apr 4 rainbow trout, 8,100 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 Boyne River?
Charlevoix County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Boyne River
- Bear Riverstream · 8 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
- Thumb (Louise) Lakelake · 10 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
- Weber Lakelake · 14 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
- Storey Lakelake · 17 mistocked Aug 1, 2018
- Grass Creekstream · 20 mistocked May 19, 2017
- Hasler Creekstream · 21 mistocked May 22, 2024
- Little Sturgeon Riverstream · 21 mistocked Apr 25, 2026
- Pickerel Lakelake · 22 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
All stocked waters in Charlevoix CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Boyne River
- When was Boyne River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 28, 2026 (rainbow trout, 8,000 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Boyne River stocked?
- Stocked 3 times in 2018, usually on Thursdays, about every 35 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is Boyne River stocked often?
- The most stocked water in Charlevoix County (18 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 89% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Boyne River?
- Brown trout (10 stockings, 28,099 fish); Rainbow trout (8 stockings, 67,779 fish).