Crater Lake trout stocking
Oscoda County, Michigan · lake · about 1,203 ft elevation
Crater Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (May 1, 2026). We have 7 stockings on record since Apr 25, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (400 fish). Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- The third most stocked of 7 waters in Oscoda County.
- Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record.
Weather at Crater Lake
- Tonight39°FChance Rain Showers28% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
- Monday52°FIsolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy15% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Monday Night38°FMostly Cloudy1% rain · wind 5 mph
- Tuesday57°FSunnywind 5 to 10 mph
- Tuesday Night31°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 Crater Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in May.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 7 | 2,798 | 400 | 7.4 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 400 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 1Latest Friday | Rainbow trout | 400 | 7.2 in | 730 days |
20241 stocking · 399 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 1 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 399 | 7.5 in | 104 weeks |
20221 stocking · 400 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 4 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 400 | 7.7 in | 379 days |
20211 stocking · 400 fish
- Apr 20 rainbow trout, 400 fish
20191 stocking · 400 fish
- May 6 rainbow trout, 400 fish
20181 stocking · 400 fish
- May 16 rainbow trout, 400 fish
20171 stocking · 399 fish
- Apr 25 rainbow trout, 399 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 Crater Lake?
Oscoda County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Crater Lake
- Loon Lakelake · 1 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
- Houghton Creekstream · 7 mistocked Jul 4, 2024
- Wolf Creekstream · 8 mistocked Jun 15, 2018
- Grousehaven Lakelake · 10 mistocked Apr 21, 2025
- Ogemaw Creekstream · 17 mistocked May 31, 2024
- West Branch Rifle Riverstream · 19 mistocked Jun 8, 2018
- Durkee Lakelake · 19 mistocked May 8, 2023
- Churchill Lakelake · 21 mistocked May 8, 2026
All stocked waters in Oscoda CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Crater Lake
- When was Crater Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 1, 2026 (rainbow trout, 400 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Crater Lake stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
- Is Crater Lake stocked often?
- The third most stocked of 7 waters in Oscoda County. 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 Crater Lake?
- Rainbow trout (7 stockings, 2,798 fish).