Lake Michigan - Ludington Harbor trout stocking
Mason County, Michigan · lake
Lake Michigan - Ludington Harbor was last stocked 7 months ago (Apr 9, 2026). We have 35 stockings on record since Apr 5, 2017, 3 in the last 12 months (107,908 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: brown trout, lake trout.
Last stocked
7 months ago
Apr 9, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
3 stockings
107,908 fish
On record
35 stockings
since Apr 5, 2017
- The most stocked water in Mason County (35 stocking days on record).
- Stocked more often than 97% of Michigan waters on our record.
When is Lake Michigan - Ludington Harbor stocked?
Most stockings come in April. Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Wednesdays, about every 7 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 3 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown trout | 24 | 740,625 | 30,859 | 6.5 in |
| Lake trout | 11 | 322,895 | 29,354 | 6.4 in |
Stocking history
20263 stockings · 107,908 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 9Latest Thursday | Brown trout | 34,860 | 6.2 in | 1 day |
Apr 8 Wednesday | Brown trout | 38,040 | 6.4 in | 1 week |
Apr 1 Wednesday | Lake trout | 35,008 | 6.0 in | 323 days |
20254 stockings · 115,375 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 13 Tuesday | Brown trout | 1,600 | 7.7 in | 3 weeks |
Apr 22 Tuesday | Lake trout | 35,141 | 6.6 in | 11 days |
Apr 11 Friday | Brown trout | 38,536 | 7.0 in | 1 day |
Apr 10 Thursday | Brown trout | 40,098 | 7.0 in | 365 days |
20243 stockings · 75,299 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 10 Wednesday | Brown trout | 25,100 | 7.4 in | 1 day |
Apr 9 Tuesday | Brown trout | 25,100 | 7.4 in | 1 day |
Apr 8 Monday | Brown trout | 25,099 | 7.1 in | 346 days |
20233 stockings · 108,191 fish
- Apr 28 brown trout, 36,450 fish
- Apr 27 brown trout, 36,447 fish
- Mar 30 lake trout, 35,294 fish
20224 stockings · 115,241 fish
- May 10 lake trout, 9,242 fish
- May 5 lake trout, 25,099 fish
- Apr 8 brown trout, 40,500 fish
- Apr 7 brown trout, 40,400 fish
20215 stockings · 117,486 fish
- Apr 15 lake trout, 12,654 fish
- Apr 14 lake trout, 24,632 fish
- Apr 2 brown trout, 26,600 fish
- Apr 1 brown trout, 26,800 fish
- Mar 31 brown trout, 26,800 fish
20205 stockings · 111,766 fish
- May 11 brown trout, 12,831 fish
- Apr 9 lake trout, 34,771 fish
- Apr 1 brown trout, 25,665 fish
- Mar 31 brown trout, 25,666 fish
- Mar 30 brown trout, 12,833 fish
20193 stockings · 111,922 fish
- Apr 26 brown trout, 32,400 fish
- Apr 19 brown trout, 48,600 fish
- Apr 18 lake trout, 30,922 fish
20182 stockings · 101,700 fish
- Apr 26 brown trout, 61,600 fish
- Apr 5 lake trout, 40,100 fish
20173 stockings · 98,632 fish
- Apr 7 brown trout, 29,300 fish
- Apr 6 brown trout, 29,300 fish
- Apr 5 lake trout, 40,032 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 Mason County
- Big Sable Riverstreamstocked May 13, 2026
- Big S Br Pere Marquette Riverstreamstocked Apr 29, 2026
All stocked waters in Mason CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Lake Michigan - Ludington Harbor
- When was Lake Michigan - Ludington Harbor last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 9, 2026 (brown trout, 34,860 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Lake Michigan - Ludington Harbor stocked?
- Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Wednesdays, about every 7 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is Lake Michigan - Ludington Harbor stocked often?
- The most stocked water in Mason County (35 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 97% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Lake Michigan - Ludington Harbor?
- Brown trout (24 stockings, 740,625 fish); Lake trout (11 stockings, 322,895 fish).