When was Kalamazoo River (Saugatuck) last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 3, 2026 (rainbow trout, 23,212 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.

How often is Kalamazoo River (Saugatuck) stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Kalamazoo River (Saugatuck) stocked often?

Number 7 of 8 stocked waters in Allegan 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 Kalamazoo River (Saugatuck)?

Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 23,212 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 19,900 fish).

How warm is the water near Kalamazoo River (Saugatuck)?

The USGS gage read 53°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Kalamazoo River (Saugatuck) trout stocking

Allegan County, Michigan · stream

Kalamazoo River (Saugatuck) was last stocked 7 months ago (Apr 3, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since May 17, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (23,212 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout, brown trout.

Last stocked

7 months ago

Apr 3, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

23,212 fish

Water temperature

53°F

Ideal for trout

Number 7 of 8 stocked waters in Allegan County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: KALAMAZOO RIVER AT NEW RICHMOND, MI (8 km away).

Water temperature: 53°F
Flow: 1,210 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 10.44 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 54 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 1,160 cfs on Nov 8.

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

Weather at Kalamazoo River (Saugatuck)

Tonight
41°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 6 to 14 mph
Monday
57°F
Partly Sunny
wind 5 to 10 mph
Monday Night
47°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 8 to 12 mph
Tuesday
57°F
Sunny
wind 8 mph
Tuesday Night
40°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 2 to 6 mph
Veterans Day
55°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
31% rain · wind 2 to 6 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	1	23,212	23,212	7.7 in
Brown trout	1	19,900	19,900	6.2 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 23,212 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
Apr 3Latest Friday	Rainbow trout	23,212	7.7 in	3243 days

20171 stocking · 19,900 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
May 17 Wednesday	Brown trout	19,900	6.2 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 Kalamazoo River (Saugatuck)?

Allegan County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the town the agency names for the stocked section, from USGS place names.

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Stocked waters near Kalamazoo River (Saugatuck)

Halfway Creekstream · 4 mistocked Oct 15, 2017
Mann Creekstream · 7 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
Lake Macatawalake · 8 mistocked Apr 3, 2017
Swan Creekstream · 15 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
Black River (South Haven)stream · 18 mistocked May 1, 2026
Pigeon Riverstream · 18 mistocked Apr 28, 2021

All stocked waters in Allegan County Stocked this week in Michigan

Questions about Kalamazoo River (Saugatuck)

When was Kalamazoo River (Saugatuck) last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 3, 2026 (rainbow trout, 23,212 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
How often is Kalamazoo River (Saugatuck) stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Kalamazoo River (Saugatuck) stocked often?: Number 7 of 8 stocked waters in Allegan 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 Kalamazoo River (Saugatuck)?: Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 23,212 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 19,900 fish).
How warm is the water near Kalamazoo River (Saugatuck)?: The USGS gage read 53°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.