Lake George trout stocking
Ogemaw County, Michigan · lake
Lake George was last stocked 7 months ago (Apr 23, 2026). We have 12 stockings on record since May 3, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (5,200 fish). Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout.
Last stocked
7 months ago
Apr 23, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
5,200 fish
On record
12 stockings
since May 3, 2017
- The second most stocked of 7 waters in Ogemaw County.
- Stocked more often than 79% of Michigan waters on our record.
When is Lake George stocked?
Most stockings come in April to 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 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 8 | 38,789 | 4,849 | 6.4 in |
| Brown trout | 3 | 317 | 106 | 16.1 in |
| Lake trout | 2 | 265 | 133 | 26.9 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 5,200 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 23Latest Thursday | Rainbow trout | 5,200 | 6.0 in | 367 days |
20251 stocking · 5,385 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 21 Monday | Brown troutRainbow trout | 5,385 | 12.3 in | 377 days |
20241 stocking · 5,500 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 9 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 5,500 | 7.4 in | 52 weeks |
20231 stocking · 4,800 fish
- Apr 11 rainbow trout, 4,800 fish
20221 stocking · 170 fish
- Nov 7 lake trout, 170 fish
20212 stockings · 4,594 fish
- Nov 5 lake trout, 95 fish
- May 5 rainbow trout, 4,499 fish
20192 stockings · 5,547 fish
- May 10 rainbow trout, 5,497 fish
- Apr 25 brown trout, 50 fish
20182 stockings · 2,675 fish
- May 10 rainbow trout, 2,555 fish
- Apr 25 brown trout, 120 fish
20171 stocking · 5,500 fish
- May 3 rainbow trout, 5,500 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 Ogemaw County
- Rifle Riverstreamstocked Apr 23, 2026
- Grousehaven Lakelakestocked Apr 21, 2025
- Houghton Creekstreamstocked Jul 4, 2024
- Ogemaw Creekstreamstocked May 31, 2024
- Lake Ogemawlakestocked Jun 2, 2023
- West Branch Rifle Riverstreamstocked Jun 8, 2018
All stocked waters in Ogemaw CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Lake George
- When was Lake George last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 23, 2026 (rainbow trout, 5,200 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Lake George stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
- Is Lake George stocked often?
- The second most stocked of 7 waters in Ogemaw County. Stocked more often than 79% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Lake George?
- Rainbow trout (8 stockings, 38,789 fish); Brown trout (3 stockings, 317 fish); Lake trout (2 stockings, 265 fish).