When was Lime Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 7, 2020 (brown trout, 13,967 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.

How often is Lime Lake stocked?

Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.

Is Lime Lake stocked often?

Number 4 of 6 stocked waters in Leelanau 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 Lime Lake?

Brown trout (5 stockings, 56,076 fish).

Lime Lake trout stocking

Leelanau County, Michigan · lake · about 618 ft elevation

Lime Lake was last stocked 79 months ago (Apr 7, 2020). We have 5 stockings on record since Apr 6, 2017. Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: brown trout.

Last stocked

79 months ago

Apr 7, 2020

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

5 stockings

since Apr 6, 2017

Number 4 of 6 stocked waters in Leelanau County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record.

Weather at Lime Lake

Tonight
43°F
Cloudy
7% rain · wind 5 to 15 mph
Monday
54°F
Mostly Cloudy
6% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Monday Night
44°F
Mostly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday
54°F
Sunny
wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
39°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 to 5 mph
Veterans Day
51°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
31% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph

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

When is Lime Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in April.

By month, all years

Stockings of Lime Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Apr	May
2020	1
2019	1
2018	1
2017	1	1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Brown trout	5	56,076	11,215	7.2 in

Stocking history

20201 stocking · 13,967 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
Apr 7Latest Tuesday	Brown trout	13,967	7.3 in	356 days

20191 stocking · 13,398 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
Apr 17 Wednesday	Brown trout	13,398	7.5 in	370 days

20181 stocking · 14,712 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
Apr 12 Thursday	Brown trout	14,712	7.1 in	48 weeks

20172 stockings · 13,999 fish

May 11 brown trout, 1,500 fish
Apr 6 brown trout, 12,499 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.

Where is Lime Lake?

Leelanau 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 Lime Lake

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Duck Lakelake · 19 mistocked Apr 20, 2026
Northport Creekstream · 20 mistocked Apr 26, 2019
Green Lakelake · 20 mistocked Apr 20, 2026
Elk Riverstream · 21 mistocked Apr 14, 2026
Crystal Lakelake · 23 mistocked Apr 16, 2026

All stocked waters in Leelanau County Stocked this week in Michigan

Questions about Lime Lake

When was Lime Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 7, 2020 (brown trout, 13,967 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
How often is Lime Lake stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
Is Lime Lake stocked often?: Number 4 of 6 stocked waters in Leelanau 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 Lime Lake?: Brown trout (5 stockings, 56,076 fish).