East Branch Ontonagon River trout stocking
Houghton County, Michigan · stream
East Branch Ontonagon River was last stocked 5 months ago (May 28, 2026). We have 13 stockings on record since May 10, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (20,955 fish). Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout.
Last stocked
5 months ago
May 28, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
20,955 fish
On record
13 stockings
since May 10, 2017
- The third most stocked of 18 waters in Houghton County.
- Stocked more often than 82% of Michigan waters on our record.
When is East Branch Ontonagon River stocked?
Most stockings come in May. Stocked 3 times in 2022, usually on Thursdays, about every 104 days.
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 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 8 | 199,134 | 24,892 | 7.4 in |
| Brook trout | 5 | 32,674 | 6,535 | 5.3 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 20,955 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 28Latest Thursday | Rainbow trout | 20,955 | 7.7 in | 51 weeks |
20252 stockings · 29,490 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 5 Thursday | Brook trout | 4,000 | 5.3 in | 31 days |
May 5 Monday | Rainbow trout | 25,490 | 6.9 in | 334 days |
20242 stockings · 34,438 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 5 Wednesday | Brook trout | 9,038 | 1.6 in | 34 days |
May 2 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 25,400 | 7.4 in | 47 weeks |
20232 stockings · 27,106 fish
- Jun 8 brook trout, 2,000 fish
- May 10 rainbow trout, 25,106 fish
20223 stockings · 43,124 fish
- Sep 14 brook trout, 15,636 fish
- Jun 2 brook trout, 2,000 fish
- May 26 rainbow trout, 25,488 fish
20191 stocking · 25,998 fish
- May 13 rainbow trout, 25,998 fish
20181 stocking · 25,700 fish
- May 15 rainbow trout, 25,700 fish
20171 stocking · 24,997 fish
- May 10 rainbow trout, 24,997 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 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?
- Stocked 3 times in 2022, usually on Thursdays, about every 104 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
- Is East Branch Ontonagon River stocked often?
- The third most stocked of 18 waters in Houghton County. Stocked more often than 82% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in East Branch Ontonagon River?
- Rainbow trout (8 stockings, 199,134 fish); Brook trout (5 stockings, 32,674 fish).