Dukes Lake trout stocking
Chippewa County, Michigan · lake · about 722 ft elevation
Dukes Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (May 4, 2026). We have 17 stockings on record since May 17, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (1,299 fish). Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- The second most stocked of 8 waters in Chippewa County.
- Stocked more often than 88% of Michigan waters on our record.
Weather at Dukes Lake
- Tonight39°FChance Rain Showers45% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
- Monday48°FCloudy10% rain · wind 5 mph
- Monday Night41°FMostly Cloudy13% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Tuesday51°FPartly Sunny8% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
- Tuesday Night37°FMostly Cloudy8% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Veterans Day46°FChance Light Rain25% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Dukes 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 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 17 | 15,203 | 894 | 8.0 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 1,299 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 4Latest Monday | Rainbow trout | 1,299 | 7.9 in | 370 days |
20251 stocking · 1,300 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 29 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 1,300 | 7.9 in | 319 days |
20242 stockings · 2,030 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 14 Friday | Rainbow trout | 250 | 11.0 in | 45 days |
Apr 30 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 1,780 | 7.7 in | 47 weeks |
20232 stockings · 1,550 fish
- Jun 6 rainbow trout, 350 fish
- May 11 rainbow trout, 1,200 fish
20222 stockings · 1,475 fish
- Jun 6 rainbow trout, 350 fish
- May 16 rainbow trout, 1,125 fish
20212 stockings · 1,425 fish
- May 6 rainbow trout, 1,125 fish
- May 3 rainbow trout, 300 fish
20201 stocking · 1,400 fish
- May 6 rainbow trout, 1,400 fish
20192 stockings · 1,675 fish
- May 31 rainbow trout, 300 fish
- May 13 rainbow trout, 1,375 fish
20182 stockings · 1,546 fish
- Jun 1 rainbow trout, 296 fish
- May 22 rainbow trout, 1,250 fish
20172 stockings · 1,503 fish
- Jun 2 rainbow trout, 380 fish
- May 17 rainbow trout, 1,123 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 Dukes Lake?
Chippewa County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Dukes Lake
- Rapson Creekstream · 13 mistocked Jun 9, 2018
- Pendills Creekstream · 21 mistocked Jun 4, 2026
- High Banks Lakelake · 21 mistocked May 7, 2026
All stocked waters in Chippewa CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Dukes Lake
- When was Dukes Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 4, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,299 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Dukes Lake stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
- Is Dukes Lake stocked often?
- The second most stocked of 8 waters in Chippewa County. Stocked more often than 88% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Dukes Lake?
- Rainbow trout (17 stockings, 15,203 fish).