Chocolay River trout stocking
Marquette County, Michigan · stream
Chocolay River was last stocked 5 months ago (May 28, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since Apr 11, 2023, 1 in the last 12 months (11,797 fish). Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
Last stocked
5 months ago
May 28, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
11,797 fish
On record
4 stockings
since Apr 11, 2023
- Number 26 of 38 stocked waters in Marquette County by stocking days.
- Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record.
When is Chocolay River 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 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 4 | 47,782 | 11,946 | 7.4 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 11,797 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 28Latest Thursday | Rainbow trout | 11,797 | 7.4 in | 55 weeks |
20251 stocking · 11,988 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 11,988 | 7.0 in | 55 weeks |
20241 stocking · 12,000 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 18 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 12,000 | 8.0 in | 373 days |
20231 stocking · 11,997 fish
- Apr 11 rainbow trout, 11,997 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.
Other stocked waters in Marquette County
- Warner Creekstreamstocked Jun 11, 2026
- Carp Riverstreamstocked May 26, 2026
- Lake Angelinelakestocked May 26, 2026
- Lake Arfelinlakestocked May 22, 2026
- Bryan Creekstreamstocked May 19, 2026
- Upper Dead Riverstreamstocked May 19, 2026
- Strawberry Lakelakestocked May 15, 2026
- Yellow Dog Riverstreamstocked May 15, 2026
All stocked waters in Marquette CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Chocolay River
- When was Chocolay River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 28, 2026 (rainbow trout, 11,797 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Chocolay River stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
- Is Chocolay River stocked often?
- Number 26 of 38 stocked waters in Marquette 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 Chocolay River?
- Rainbow trout (4 stockings, 47,782 fish).