Fortune Pond trout stocking
Iron County, Michigan · pond
Fortune Pond was last stocked 6 months ago (May 5, 2026). We have 18 stockings on record since Nov 28, 2016, 1 in the last 12 months (1,000 fish). Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout.
Last stocked
6 months ago
May 5, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
1,000 fish
On record
18 stockings
since Nov 28, 2016
- The most stocked water in Iron County (18 stocking days on record).
- Stocked more often than 89% of Michigan waters on our record.
When is Fortune Pond 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 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 10 | 10,308 | 1,031 | 7.7 in |
| Brook trout | 8 | 1,140 | 143 | 17.5 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 1,000 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 5Latest Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 7.9 in | 181 days |
20252 stockings · 1,099 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 5 Wednesday | Brook trout | 100 | 16.6 in | 191 days |
Apr 28 Monday | Rainbow trout | 999 | 7.8 in | 138 days |
20242 stockings · 1,230 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 11 Wednesday | Brook trout | 130 | 18.6 in | 233 days |
Apr 22 Monday | Rainbow trout | 1,100 | 7.6 in | 185 days |
20232 stockings · 1,064 fish
- Oct 20 brook trout, 115 fish
- May 9 rainbow trout, 949 fish
20222 stockings · 1,125 fish
- Nov 28 brook trout, 125 fish
- May 12 rainbow trout, 1,000 fish
20211 stocking · 1,000 fish
- Apr 27 rainbow trout, 1,000 fish
20202 stockings · 1,085 fish
- Dec 2 brook trout, 125 fish
- May 13 rainbow trout, 960 fish
20192 stockings · 1,250 fish
- Nov 21 brook trout, 150 fish
- May 15 rainbow trout, 1,100 fish
20182 stockings · 1,195 fish
- Oct 26 brook trout, 95 fish
- May 10 rainbow trout, 1,100 fish
20171 stocking · 1,100 fish
- May 1 rainbow trout, 1,100 fish
20161 stocking · 300 fish
- Nov 28 brook trout, 300 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 Iron County
- Killdeer Lakelakestocked May 4, 2026
- Lake Ellenlakestocked Apr 28, 2026
- Madelyn Lakelakestocked Oct 23, 2025
- Skyline Lakelakestocked Oct 23, 2025
- Spree Lakelakestocked Oct 23, 2025
- Dead Mans Lakelakestocked Oct 22, 2025
- Forest Lakelakestocked Oct 22, 2025
- Timber Lakelakestocked Oct 22, 2025
All stocked waters in Iron CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Fortune Pond
- When was Fortune Pond last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 5, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,000 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Fortune Pond stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
- Is Fortune Pond stocked often?
- The most stocked water in Iron County (18 stocking days on record). 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 Fortune Pond?
- Rainbow trout (10 stockings, 10,308 fish); Brook trout (8 stockings, 1,140 fish).