Dead River trout stocking
Marquette County, Michigan · stream
Dead River was last stocked 78 months ago (May 12, 2020). We have 3 stockings on record since May 10, 2017. Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: brown trout.
Last stocked
78 months ago
May 12, 2020
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
0 stockings
On record
3 stockings
since May 10, 2017
- Number 28 of 38 stocked waters in Marquette County by stocking days.
- Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record.
When is Dead River 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown trout | 3 | 1,273 | 424 | 5.0 in |
Stocking history
20201 stocking · 440 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 12Latest Tuesday | Brown trout | 440 | 4.7 in | 727 days |
20181 stocking · 440 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 16 Wednesday | Brown trout | 440 | 5.1 in | 53 weeks |
20171 stocking · 393 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 10 Wednesday | Brown trout | 393 | 5.0 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.
Other stocked waters in Marquette County
- Warner Creekstreamstocked Jun 11, 2026
- Chocolay Riverstreamstocked May 28, 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
All stocked waters in Marquette CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Dead River
- When was Dead River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 12, 2020 (brown trout, 440 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Dead River stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
- Is Dead River stocked often?
- Number 28 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 Dead River?
- Brown trout (3 stockings, 1,273 fish).