East Branch Whitefish River trout stocking
Delta County, Michigan · stream
East Branch Whitefish River was last stocked 5 months ago (May 28, 2026). We have 18 stockings on record since Apr 27, 2017, 2 in the last 12 months (13,449 fish). Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: brook trout, rainbow trout.
Last stocked
5 months ago
May 28, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
2 stockings
13,449 fish
On record
18 stockings
since Apr 27, 2017
- The second most stocked of 12 waters in Delta County.
- Stocked more often than 89% of Michigan waters on our record.
When is East Branch Whitefish River 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 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook trout | 10 | 21,439 | 2,144 | 8.3 in |
| Rainbow trout | 8 | 97,128 | 12,141 | 7.6 in |
Stocking history
20262 stockings · 13,449 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 28Latest Thursday | Rainbow trout | 11,799 | 7.4 in | 9 days |
May 19 Tuesday | Brook trout | 1,650 | 8.7 in | 363 days |
20252 stockings · 13,913 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 21 Wednesday | Brook trout | 1,650 | 8.9 in | 22 days |
Apr 29 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 12,263 | 7.9 in | 344 days |
20242 stockings · 12,637 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 20 Monday | Rainbow trout | 10,988 | 7.6 in | 32 days |
Apr 18 Thursday | Brook trout | 1,649 | 8.0 in | 337 days |
20232 stockings · 14,641 fish
- May 17 rainbow trout, 12,994 fish
- May 15 brook trout, 1,647 fish
20222 stockings · 13,893 fish
- May 23 rainbow trout, 12,244 fish
- May 3 brook trout, 1,649 fish
20211 stocking · 1,556 fish
- Apr 14 brook trout, 1,556 fish
20201 stocking · 6,993 fish
- Apr 15 brook trout, 6,993 fish
20192 stockings · 13,749 fish
- May 23 brook trout, 1,499 fish
- May 13 rainbow trout, 12,250 fish
20182 stockings · 14,148 fish
- May 29 brook trout, 1,648 fish
- May 10 rainbow trout, 12,500 fish
20172 stockings · 13,588 fish
- May 1 rainbow trout, 12,090 fish
- Apr 27 brook trout, 1,498 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 Delta County
- Escanaba Riverstreamstocked Oct 3, 2026
- Haymeadow Creekstreamstocked May 19, 2026
- Days Riverstreamstocked May 14, 2026
- Ford Riverstreamstocked May 11, 2026
- Sturgeon Riverstreamstocked May 6, 2026
- Norway Lakelakestocked May 5, 2026
- Spring Lakelakestocked Apr 28, 2026
- Kilpecker Pondpondstocked Oct 28, 2025
All stocked waters in Delta CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about East Branch Whitefish River
- When was East Branch Whitefish River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 28, 2026 (rainbow trout, 11,799 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is East Branch Whitefish River stocked?
- It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
- Is East Branch Whitefish River stocked often?
- The second most stocked of 12 waters in Delta County. Stocked more often than 89% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in East Branch Whitefish River?
- Brook trout (10 stockings, 21,439 fish); Rainbow trout (8 stockings, 97,128 fish).