East Branch Ontonagon River trout stocking
Houghton County, Michigan · stream
East Branch Ontonagon River was last stocked 4 months ago (May 28, 2026). We have 12 stockings on record since May 2, 2024, 1 in the last 12 months (41,910 fish). Most stockings come in May to June. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout.
Last stocked
4 months ago
May 28, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
41,910 fish
On record
12 stockings
since May 2, 2024
When is East Branch Ontonagon River stocked?
Most stockings come in May to June.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 8 | 143,690 | 17,961 | 7.4 in |
| Brook trout | 4 | 26,076 | 6,519 | 5.3 in |
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Pounds | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 20,955 | ||
| May 28, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 20,955 | ||
| Jun 5, 2025 | Brook trout | 4,000 | ||
| Jun 5, 2025 | Brook trout | 4,000 | ||
| May 5, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 12,745 | ||
| May 5, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 12,745 | ||
| May 5, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 12,745 | ||
| May 5, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 12,745 | ||
| Jun 5, 2024 | Brook trout | 9,038 | ||
| Jun 5, 2024 | Brook trout | 9,038 | ||
| May 2, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 25,400 | ||
| May 2, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 25,400 |
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.
Other stocked waters in Houghton County
- Emily Lakelakestocked May 5, 2026
- Lake On Threelakestocked May 4, 2026
- Clear Lakelakestocked Apr 30, 2026
- Lake Perraultlakestocked Oct 16, 2025
- Penegor Lakelakestocked Oct 16, 2025
- Lake Superior - Keweenaw Baylakestocked Jun 18, 2025
- Lily Pondpondstocked Jun 12, 2025
- Coles Creekstreamstocked Jun 5, 2025
All stocked waters in Houghton CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about East Branch Ontonagon River
- When was East Branch Ontonagon River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 28, 2026 (rainbow trout, 20,955 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is East Branch Ontonagon River stocked?
- It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May to June.
- What kind of trout are stocked in East Branch Ontonagon River?
- Rainbow trout (8 stockings, 143,690 fish); Brook trout (4 stockings, 26,076 fish).