High Banks Lake trout stocking
Chippewa County, Michigan · lake · about 895 ft elevation
High Banks Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (May 7, 2026). We have 10 stockings on record since May 17, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (1,700 fish). Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- The third most stocked of 8 waters in Chippewa County.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Michigan water on our record.
Weather at High Banks Lake
- Tonight37°FChance Rain Showers43% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
- Monday48°FCloudy10% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Monday Night38°FMostly Cloudy14% rain · wind 5 mph
- Tuesday50°FPartly Sunny9% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Tuesday Night33°FMostly Cloudy9% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Veterans Day45°FChance Light Rain26% rain · wind 5 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is High Banks Lake 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 | |||||||||||
| 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 | 15,569 | 1,557 | 7.8 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 1,700 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 7Latest Thursday | Rainbow trout | 1,700 | 8.0 in | 353 days |
20251 stocking · 1,795 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 19 Monday | Rainbow trout | 1,795 | 8.5 in | 384 days |
20241 stocking · 1,375 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 30 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 1,375 | 7.7 in | 355 days |
20231 stocking · 1,480 fish
- May 11 rainbow trout, 1,480 fish
20221 stocking · 1,458 fish
- May 16 rainbow trout, 1,458 fish
20211 stocking · 1,458 fish
- May 6 rainbow trout, 1,458 fish
20201 stocking · 1,300 fish
- May 11 rainbow trout, 1,300 fish
20191 stocking · 1,781 fish
- May 21 rainbow trout, 1,781 fish
20181 stocking · 1,619 fish
- May 22 rainbow trout, 1,619 fish
20171 stocking · 1,603 fish
- May 17 rainbow trout, 1,603 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 High Banks Lake?
Chippewa County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near High Banks Lake
- Pendills Creekstream · 5 mistocked Jun 4, 2026
- Naomikong Pondpond · 8 mistocked May 12, 2026
- Naomikong Lakelake · 9 mistocked May 12, 2026
- Dukes Lakelake · 21 mistocked May 4, 2026
All stocked waters in Chippewa CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about High Banks Lake
- When was High Banks Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 7, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,700 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is High Banks Lake stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
- Is High Banks Lake stocked often?
- The third most stocked of 8 waters in Chippewa 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 High Banks Lake?
- Rainbow trout (10 stockings, 15,569 fish).