Little Muskegon River trout stocking
Mecosta County, Michigan · stream
Little Muskegon River was last stocked 7 months ago (Apr 7, 2026). We have 17 stockings on record since Apr 20, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (9,100 fish). Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brown trout.
Last stocked
7 months ago
Apr 7, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
9,100 fish
On record
17 stockings
since Apr 20, 2017
- Stocked more often than 88% of Michigan waters on our record.
When is Little Muskegon River 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 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 11 | 65,972 | 5,997 | 6.9 in |
| Brown trout | 10 | 24,443 | 2,444 | 6.9 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 9,100 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 7Latest Tuesday | Brown troutRainbow trout | 9,100 | 7.6 in | 46 weeks |
20252 stockings · 9,350 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 20 Tuesday | Brown troutRainbow trout | 7,550 | 7.0 in | 36 days |
Apr 14 Monday | Rainbow trout | 1,800 | 7.6 in | 349 days |
20242 stockings · 9,385 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 30 Tuesday | Brown trout | 2,400 | 7.3 in | 4 weeks |
Apr 2 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 6,985 | 6.6 in | 46 weeks |
20232 stockings · 8,244 fish
- May 16 rainbow trout, 6,000 fish
- May 10 brown trout, 2,244 fish
20222 stockings · 8,600 fish
- May 16 brown trout, 2,250 fish
- May 3 rainbow trout, 6,350 fish
20212 stockings · 8,750 fish
- May 4 rainbow trout, 6,350 fish
- Apr 14 brown trout, 2,400 fish
20202 stockings · 8,392 fish
- Apr 30 brown trout, 2,400 fish
- Apr 21 rainbow trout, 5,992 fish
20191 stocking · 9,585 fish
- Apr 5 brown trout, rainbow trout, 9,585 fish
20181 stocking · 9,424 fish
- May 1 brown trout, rainbow trout, 9,424 fish
20172 stockings · 9,585 fish
- May 22 brown trout, 2,600 fish
- Apr 20 rainbow trout, 6,985 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 Mecosta County
- Muskegon Riverstreamstocked May 19, 2026
All stocked waters in Mecosta CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Little Muskegon River
- When was Little Muskegon River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 7, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout, 9,100 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Little Muskegon River stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
- Is Little Muskegon River stocked often?
- Stocked more often than 88% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Little Muskegon River?
- Rainbow trout (11 stockings, 65,972 fish); Brown trout (10 stockings, 24,443 fish).