When was Falls River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 18, 2026 (rainbow trout, 13,150 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.

How often is Falls River stocked?

Stocked 4 times in 2025, mostly in June, about every 18 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.

Is Falls River stocked often?

The third most stocked of 22 waters in Baraga County. Stocked more often than 94% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Falls River?

Rainbow trout (13 stockings, 329,075 fish); Brook trout (8 stockings, 19,961 fish); Brown trout (4 stockings, 57,503 fish).

How warm is the water near Falls River?

The USGS gage read 42°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Falls River trout stocking

Baraga County, Michigan · stream · about 850 ft elevation

Falls River was last stocked 6 months ago (May 18, 2026). We have 24 stockings on record since May 9, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (13,150 fish). Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 18, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

13,150 fish

Water temperature

42°F

Cold for trout

The third most stocked of 22 waters in Baraga County.
Stocked more often than 94% of Michigan waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: FALLS RIVER NEAR L'ANSE, MI (2 km away).

Water temperature: 42°F
Flow: 32 cfs; higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 4.32 ft

Cold for trout. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 44 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 36 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Falls River

Tonight
36°F
Mostly Cloudy
7% rain · wind 0 to 10 mph
Monday
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
8% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Monday Night
37°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 5 mph
Tuesday
50°F
Sunny
wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
32°F
Partly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Veterans Day
42°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
37% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Falls River stocked?

Most stockings come in May. Stocked 4 times in 2025, mostly in June, about every 18 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Falls River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Apr	May	Jun	Oct
2026		1
2025	1	1	2
2024		2
2023		3
2022		2		1
2021		2
2020	1
2019		3

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	13	329,075	25,313	7.5 in
Brook trout	8	19,961	2,495	6.9 in
Brown trout	4	57,503	14,376	7.4 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 13,150 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
May 18Latest Monday	Rainbow trout	13,150	7.7 in	342 days

20254 stockings · 17,847 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
Jun 10 Tuesday	Brook trout	1,644	5.7 in	1 day
Jun 9 Monday	Brook trout	1,817	5.6 in	18 days
May 22 Thursday	Brook trout	4,000	5.6 in	22 days
Apr 30 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	10,386	7.1 in	351 days

20242 stockings · 38,134 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
May 14 Tuesday	Brown trout	9,384	7.5 in	13 days
May 1 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	28,750	7.5 in	345 days

20233 stockings · 33,209 fish

May 22 rainbow trout, 7,542 fish
May 18 brook trout, brown trout, 10,672 fish
May 8 rainbow trout, 14,995 fish

20223 stockings · 166,910 fish

Oct 26 rainbow trout, 133,466 fish
May 18 brown trout, 18,447 fish
May 10 rainbow trout, 14,997 fish

20212 stockings · 3,500 fish

May 5 brook trout, 1,500 fish
May 4 brook trout, 2,000 fish

20201 stocking · 32,421 fish

Apr 8 rainbow trout, 32,421 fish

20193 stockings · 41,995 fish

May 15 brown trout, 22,000 fish
May 9 brook trout, 4,000 fish
May 2 rainbow trout, 15,995 fish

20181 stocking · 15,997 fish

May 16 rainbow trout, 15,997 fish

20174 stockings · 43,376 fish

Oct 16 rainbow trout, 26,377 fish
Jun 16 brook trout, 2,000 fish
May 11 rainbow trout, 7,499 fish
May 9 rainbow trout, 7,500 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 Falls River?

Baraga County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

Directions Larger map Michigan fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Falls River

Linden Creekstream · 2 mistocked May 15, 2024
Menge (Backwater) Creekstream · 2 mistocked May 22, 2025
Roubillard Creekstream · 3 mistocked May 19, 2025
Denomie Creekstream · 3 mistocked May 21, 2025
Daults Creekstream · 4 mistocked May 21, 2025
Ogemaw Creekstream · 4 mistocked May 8, 2025
Taylor Creekstream · 4 mistocked May 19, 2025
Rock Riverstream · 11 mistocked May 16, 2024

All stocked waters in Baraga County Stocked this week in Michigan

Questions about Falls River

When was Falls River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 18, 2026 (rainbow trout, 13,150 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
How often is Falls River stocked?: Stocked 4 times in 2025, mostly in June, about every 18 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
Is Falls River stocked often?: The third most stocked of 22 waters in Baraga County. Stocked more often than 94% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Falls River?: Rainbow trout (13 stockings, 329,075 fish); Brook trout (8 stockings, 19,961 fish); Brown trout (4 stockings, 57,503 fish).
How warm is the water near Falls River?: The USGS gage read 42°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.