Dowagiac River trout stocking
Cass County, Michigan · stream
Dowagiac River was last stocked 7 months ago (Apr 21, 2026). We have 14 stockings on record since Apr 26, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (9,100 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: brown trout.
Last stocked
7 months ago
Apr 21, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
9,100 fish
On record
14 stockings
since Apr 26, 2017
- The most stocked water in Cass County (14 stocking days on record).
- Stocked more often than 83% of Michigan waters on our record.
When is Dowagiac River stocked?
Most stockings come in April.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown trout | 14 | 115,698 | 8,264 | 5.1 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 9,100 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 21Latest Tuesday | Brown trout | 9,100 | 5.1 in | 358 days |
20251 stocking · 9,700 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 28 Monday | Brown trout | 9,700 | 5.3 in | 361 days |
20242 stockings · 9,000 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 2 Thursday | Brown trout | 3,400 | 5.0 in | 1 day |
May 1 Wednesday | Brown trout | 5,600 | 4.9 in | 55 weeks |
20232 stockings · 8,720 fish
- Apr 12 brown trout, 5,400 fish
- Apr 10 brown trout, 3,320 fish
20222 stockings · 9,098 fish
- Apr 26 brown trout, 5,400 fish
- Apr 18 brown trout, 3,698 fish
20211 stocking · 13,660 fish
- Apr 29 brown trout, 13,660 fish
20201 stocking · 13,140 fish
- Apr 28 brown trout, 13,140 fish
20192 stockings · 13,800 fish
- Apr 25 brown trout, 7,800 fish
- Apr 9 brown trout, 6,000 fish
20181 stocking · 15,180 fish
- Apr 11 brown trout, 15,180 fish
20171 stocking · 14,300 fish
- Apr 26 brown trout, 14,300 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 Cass County
- Dowagiac Creekstreamstocked Apr 21, 2026
- Birch Lakelakestocked Mar 31, 2026
- Harwood Lakelakestocked Mar 31, 2026
- Hemlock Lakelakestocked Mar 31, 2026
All stocked waters in Cass CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Dowagiac River
- When was Dowagiac River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 21, 2026 (brown trout, 9,100 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Dowagiac River stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is Dowagiac River stocked often?
- The most stocked water in Cass County (14 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 83% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Dowagiac River?
- Brown trout (14 stockings, 115,698 fish).