When was Chicagon Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 8, 2023 (lake trout, 1,318 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.

How often is Chicagon Lake stocked?

Across all years on record, most stockings come in June to July and October.

Is Chicagon Lake stocked often?

Number 12 of 15 stocked waters in Iron County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Chicagon Lake?

Lake trout (3 stockings, 1,807 fish).

Chicagon Lake trout stocking

Iron County, Michigan · lake · about 1,430 ft elevation

Chicagon Lake was last stocked 41 months ago (Jun 8, 2023). We have 3 stockings on record since Jul 19, 2018. Most stockings come in June to July and October. Species stocked: lake trout.

Last stocked

41 months ago

Jun 8, 2023

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

3 stockings

since Jul 19, 2018

Number 12 of 15 stocked waters in Iron County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record.

Weather at Chicagon Lake

Tonight
33°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 5 mph
Monday
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
3% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Monday Night
35°F
Mostly Clear
wind 5 mph
Tuesday
51°F
Sunny
wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
30°F
Mostly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 0 mph
Veterans Day
43°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
23% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph

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

When is Chicagon Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in June to July and October.

By month, all years

Stockings of Chicagon Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Jun	Jul	Oct
2023	1
2020			1
2018		1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Lake trout	3	1,807	602	23.0 in

Stocking history

20231 stocking · 1,318 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
Jun 8Latest Thursday	Lake trout	1,318	5.5 in	954 days

20201 stocking · 90 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
Oct 27 Tuesday	Lake trout	90	26.7 in	831 days

20181 stocking · 399 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
Jul 19 Thursday	Lake trout	399	16.5 in

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 Chicagon Lake?

Iron County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

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Stocked waters near Chicagon Lake

Dead Mans Lakelake · 10 mistocked Oct 22, 2025
Lake Ottawalake · 13 mistocked Nov 8, 2024
Timber Lakelake · 16 mistocked Oct 22, 2025
Lake Ellenlake · 19 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
Golden Lakelake · 20 mistocked May 15, 2025

All stocked waters in Iron County Stocked this week in Michigan

Questions about Chicagon Lake

When was Chicagon Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jun 8, 2023 (lake trout, 1,318 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
How often is Chicagon Lake stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in June to July and October.
Is Chicagon Lake stocked often?: Number 12 of 15 stocked waters in Iron County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Chicagon Lake?: Lake trout (3 stockings, 1,807 fish).