Harwood Lake trout stocking
Cass County, Michigan · lake · about 878 ft elevation
Harwood Lake was last stocked 7 months ago (Mar 31, 2026). We have 10 stockings on record since Apr 17, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (3,200 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- The third most stocked of 5 waters in Cass County.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Michigan water on our record.
Weather at Harwood Lake
- Tonight38°FMostly Clearwind 5 to 10 mph
- Monday56°FMostly Sunnywind 0 to 10 mph
- Monday Night42°FPartly Cloudywind 5 to 10 mph
- Tuesday61°FSunnywind 5 to 10 mph
- Tuesday Night37°FMostly Clearwind 0 to 5 mph
- Veterans Day57°FPartly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers29% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Harwood Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in April.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 10 | 31,665 | 3,167 | 6.4 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 3,200 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 31Latest Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 3,200 | 5.9 in | 358 days |
20251 stocking · 3,200 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 7 Monday | Rainbow trout | 3,200 | 6.4 in | 53 weeks |
20241 stocking · 3,355 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 1 Monday | Rainbow trout | 3,355 | 6.4 in | 363 days |
20231 stocking · 2,900 fish
- Apr 4 rainbow trout, 2,900 fish
20221 stocking · 3,050 fish
- Apr 11 rainbow trout, 3,050 fish
20211 stocking · 3,050 fish
- Apr 8 rainbow trout, 3,050 fish
20201 stocking · 2,900 fish
- Apr 8 rainbow trout, 2,900 fish
20191 stocking · 3,355 fish
- Apr 4 rainbow trout, 3,355 fish
20181 stocking · 3,300 fish
- Apr 9 rainbow trout, 3,300 fish
20171 stocking · 3,355 fish
- Apr 17 rainbow trout, 3,355 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 Harwood Lake?
Cass County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Harwood Lake
- Birch Lakelake · 6 mistocked Mar 31, 2026
- Hemlock Lakelake · 10 mistocked Mar 31, 2026
- Brush Creekstream · 23 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
- Portage Creekstream · 23 mistocked May 20, 2026
- Brandywine Creekstream · 24 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
All stocked waters in Cass CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Harwood Lake
- When was Harwood Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Mar 31, 2026 (rainbow trout, 3,200 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Harwood Lake stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is Harwood Lake stocked often?
- The third most stocked of 5 waters in Cass County. Stocked about as often as a typical Michigan water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Harwood Lake?
- Rainbow trout (10 stockings, 31,665 fish).