Bright Lake (Alexander Lakes) trout stocking
Crawford County, Michigan · lake · about 1,172 ft elevation
Bright Lake (Alexander Lakes) was last stocked 7 months ago (Apr 16, 2026). We have 10 stockings on record since May 1, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (720 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- The second most stocked of 7 waters in Crawford County.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Michigan water on our record.
Weather at Bright Lake (Alexander Lakes)
- Tonight39°FChance Rain Showers42% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
- Monday52°FIsolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy19% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Monday Night39°FMostly Cloudy2% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Tuesday55°FSunnywind 5 to 10 mph
- Tuesday Night32°FPartly Cloudywind 0 to 5 mph
- Veterans Day50°FMostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain25% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Bright Lake (Alexander Lakes) 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 | 7,620 | 762 | 7.4 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 720 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 16Latest Thursday | Rainbow trout | 720 | 7.4 in | 51 weeks |
20251 stocking · 727 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 24 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 727 | 8.2 in | 380 days |
20241 stocking · 770 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 9 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 770 | 7.4 in | 362 days |
20231 stocking · 669 fish
- Apr 13 rainbow trout, 669 fish
20221 stocking · 700 fish
- Apr 26 rainbow trout, 700 fish
20211 stocking · 1,000 fish
- Apr 21 rainbow trout, 1,000 fish
20201 stocking · 735 fish
- Apr 30 rainbow trout, 735 fish
20191 stocking · 769 fish
- May 7 rainbow trout, 769 fish
20181 stocking · 760 fish
- May 14 rainbow trout, 760 fish
20171 stocking · 770 fish
- May 1 rainbow trout, 770 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 Bright Lake (Alexander Lakes)?
Crawford County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Bright Lake (Alexander Lakes)
- Howes Lakelake · 7 mistocked Oct 27, 2021
- Heart Lakelake · 11 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
- Bridge Lakelake · 12 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
- North Blue Lakelake · 12 mistocked Apr 20, 2026
- Shupac Lakelake · 12 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
- Big Chub Lakelake · 12 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
- Bear Lakelake · 13 mistocked Apr 20, 2026
- Twin Lakelake · 15 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
All stocked waters in Crawford CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Bright Lake (Alexander Lakes)
- When was Bright Lake (Alexander Lakes) last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 16, 2026 (rainbow trout, 720 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Bright Lake (Alexander Lakes) stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is Bright Lake (Alexander Lakes) stocked often?
- The second most stocked of 7 waters in Crawford 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 Bright Lake (Alexander Lakes)?
- Rainbow trout (10 stockings, 7,620 fish).