Duck Lake trout stocking
Grand Traverse County, Michigan · lake · about 836 ft elevation
Duck Lake was last stocked 7 months ago (Apr 20, 2026). We have 12 stockings on record since Apr 11, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (13,197 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: lake trout.
- The second most stocked of 7 waters in Grand Traverse County.
- Stocked more often than 79% of Michigan waters on our record.
Weather at Duck Lake
- Tonight40°FCloudy8% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Monday53°FMostly Cloudy6% rain · wind 5 mph
- Monday Night41°FMostly Cloudy1% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Tuesday55°FSunnywind 5 mph
- Tuesday Night36°FPartly Cloudywind 0 to 5 mph
- Veterans Day51°FMostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain34% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Duck Lake 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 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake trout | 12 | 145,414 | 12,118 | 5.6 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 13,197 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 20Latest Monday | Lake trout | 13,197 | 5.8 in | 52 weeks |
20251 stocking · 8,596 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 21 Monday | Lake trout | 8,596 | 5.7 in | 54 weeks |
20241 stocking · 8,295 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 8 Monday | Lake trout | 8,295 | 5.7 in | 361 days |
20231 stocking · 7,899 fish
- Apr 13 lake trout, 7,899 fish
20222 stockings · 50,914 fish
- Oct 13 lake trout, 42,411 fish
- Apr 26 lake trout, 8,503 fish
20212 stockings · 18,146 fish
- Sep 28 lake trout, 10,147 fish
- Apr 1 lake trout, 7,999 fish
20201 stocking · 12,540 fish
- Apr 2 lake trout, 12,540 fish
20191 stocking · 6,415 fish
- Apr 25 lake trout, 6,415 fish
20181 stocking · 11,332 fish
- May 7 lake trout, 11,332 fish
20171 stocking · 8,080 fish
- Apr 11 lake trout, 8,080 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 Duck Lake?
Grand Traverse County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Duck Lake
- Green Lakelake · 2 mistocked Apr 20, 2026
- Lime Lakelake · 19 mistocked Apr 7, 2020
- Glen Lakelake · 20 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
- Crystal Lakelake · 21 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
- Guernsey Lakelake · 22 mistocked Apr 28, 2025
- Lake Billingslake · 23 mistocked Apr 22, 2020
- Elk Riverstream · 25 mistocked Apr 14, 2026
All stocked waters in Grand Traverse CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Duck Lake
- When was Duck Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 20, 2026 (lake trout, 13,197 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Duck Lake stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is Duck Lake stocked often?
- The second most stocked of 7 waters in Grand Traverse County. Stocked more often than 79% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Duck Lake?
- Lake trout (12 stockings, 145,414 fish).