When was Howes Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Oct 27, 2021 (rainbow trout, 935 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.

Is Howes Lake stocked often?

Number 5 of 7 stocked waters in Crawford County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Howes Lake?

Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 1,636 fish); Brook trout (1 stocking, 205 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 203 fish).

How warm is the water near Howes Lake?

The nearest USGS gage read 45°F on Nov 9. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.

Howes Lake trout stocking

Crawford County, Michigan · lake · about 1,142 ft elevation

Howes Lake was last stocked 60 months ago (Oct 27, 2021). We have 2 stockings on record since Nov 6, 2019. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout.

Last stocked

60 months ago

Oct 27, 2021

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

Water temperature

45°F

Cool for trout

Number 5 of 7 stocked waters in Crawford County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: MANISTEE RIVER NEAR GRAYLING, MI (3 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 45°F
Flow: 190 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 0.97 ft

Cool for trout. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 46 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 190 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Howes Lake

Tonight
39°F
Chance Rain Showers
41% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
Monday
52°F
Isolated Rain Showers then Cloudy
18% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Monday Night
39°F
Mostly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 5 mph
Tuesday
55°F
Sunny
wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
32°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 to 5 mph
Veterans Day
50°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
26% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	2	1,636	818	15.0 in
Brook trout	1	205	205	9.0 in
Brown trout	1	203	203	8.5 in

Stocking history

20211 stocking · 935 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
Oct 27Latest Wednesday	Rainbow trout	935	11.9 in	103 weeks

20191 stocking · 1,109 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
Nov 6 Wednesday	Brook troutBrown troutRainbow trout	1,109	10.8 in

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 Howes Lake?

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

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Stocked waters near Howes Lake

Bear Lakelake · 7 mistocked Apr 20, 2026
Bright Lake (Alexander Lakes)lake · 7 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
North Blue Lakelake · 10 mistocked Apr 20, 2026
Twin Lakelake · 12 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
Starvation Lakelake · 13 mistocked Apr 20, 2026
Heart Lakelake · 15 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
Higgins Lakelake · 15 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
Bridge Lakelake · 17 mistocked Apr 30, 2026

All stocked waters in Crawford County Stocked this week in Michigan

Questions about Howes Lake

When was Howes Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Oct 27, 2021 (rainbow trout, 935 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
Is Howes Lake stocked often?: Number 5 of 7 stocked waters in Crawford County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Howes Lake?: Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 1,636 fish); Brook trout (1 stocking, 205 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 203 fish).
How warm is the water near Howes Lake?: The nearest USGS gage read 45°F on Nov 9. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.