Center Lake trout stocking
Osceola County, Michigan · lake · about 1,305 ft elevation
Center Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 27, 2026). We have 11 stockings on record since May 1, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (2,099 fish). Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- The most stocked water in Osceola County (11 stocking days on record).
- Stocked more often than 75% of Michigan waters on our record.
Weather at Center Lake
- Tonight34°FMostly Cloudy5% rain · wind 7 to 12 mph
- Monday53°FMostly Cloudy4% rain · wind 8 mph
- Monday Night37°FMostly Cloudywind 7 to 10 mph
- Tuesday56°FSunnywind 7 to 10 mph
- Tuesday Night31°FPartly Cloudywind 1 to 7 mph
- Veterans Day50°FMostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers33% rain · wind 0 to 6 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Center Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in April to May.
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 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 11 | 20,849 | 1,895 | 7.3 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 2,099 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 27Latest Monday | Rainbow trout | 2,099 | 7.7 in | 52 weeks |
20251 stocking · 2,100 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 28 Monday | Rainbow trout | 2,100 | 7.8 in | 55 weeks |
20241 stocking · 2,200 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 8 Monday | Rainbow trout | 2,200 | 7.2 in | 48 weeks |
20232 stockings · 1,964 fish
- May 8 rainbow trout, 64 fish
- Apr 11 rainbow trout, 1,900 fish
20221 stocking · 1,996 fish
- May 3 rainbow trout, 1,996 fish
20211 stocking · 2,000 fish
- May 4 rainbow trout, 2,000 fish
20201 stocking · 1,900 fish
- Apr 23 rainbow trout, 1,900 fish
20191 stocking · 2,200 fish
- May 7 rainbow trout, 2,200 fish
20181 stocking · 2,190 fish
- May 1 rainbow trout, 2,190 fish
20171 stocking · 2,200 fish
- May 1 rainbow trout, 2,200 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 Center Lake?
Osceola County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Center Lake
- Lake Billingslake · 21 mistocked Apr 22, 2020
All stocked waters in Osceola CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Center Lake
- When was Center Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 27, 2026 (rainbow trout, 2,099 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Center Lake stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
- Is Center Lake stocked often?
- The most stocked water in Osceola County (11 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 75% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Center Lake?
- Rainbow trout (11 stockings, 20,849 fish).