When was Lake Macatawa last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 3, 2017 (lake trout, 19,300 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.

Is Lake Macatawa stocked often?

Number 4 of 5 stocked waters in Ottawa 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 Lake Macatawa?

Lake trout (1 stocking, 19,300 fish).

Lake Macatawa trout stocking

Ottawa County, Michigan · lake · about 579 ft elevation

Lake Macatawa was last stocked 115 months ago (Apr 3, 2017). We have 1 stocking on record since Apr 3, 2017. Species stocked: lake trout.

Last stocked

115 months ago

Apr 3, 2017

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

1 stocking

since Apr 3, 2017

Number 4 of 5 stocked waters in Ottawa County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record.

Weather at Lake Macatawa

Tonight
43°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 7 to 12 mph
Monday
57°F
Partly Sunny
wind 5 to 10 mph
Monday Night
49°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 9 to 13 mph
Tuesday
57°F
Sunny
wind 9 mph
Tuesday Night
42°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 2 to 6 mph
Veterans Day
55°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
32% 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
Lake trout	1	19,300	19,300	5.3 in

Stocking history

20171 stocking · 19,300 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
Apr 3Latest Monday	Lake trout	19,300	5.3 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 Lake Macatawa?

Ottawa 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 Lake Macatawa

Halfway Creekstream · 4 mistocked Oct 15, 2017
Kalamazoo River (Saugatuck)stream · 8 mistocked Apr 3, 2026
Pigeon Riverstream · 10 mistocked Apr 28, 2021
Mann Creekstream · 13 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
Swan Creekstream · 21 mistocked Apr 27, 2026

All stocked waters in Ottawa County Stocked this week in Michigan

Questions about Lake Macatawa

When was Lake Macatawa last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 3, 2017 (lake trout, 19,300 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
Is Lake Macatawa stocked often?: Number 4 of 5 stocked waters in Ottawa 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 Lake Macatawa?: Lake trout (1 stocking, 19,300 fish).