When was Little Sturgeon River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 25, 2026 (rainbow trout, 4,017 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.

How often is Little Sturgeon River stocked?

Stocked 5 times in 2022, mostly in June, usually on Tuesdays, about every 20 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in June and August.

Is Little Sturgeon River stocked often?

The most stocked water in Cheboygan County (20 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 92% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Little Sturgeon River?

Rainbow trout (19 stockings, 23,985 fish); Brook trout (9 stockings, 2,940 fish); Brown trout (5 stockings, 2,020 fish).

Little Sturgeon River trout stocking

Cheboygan County, Michigan · stream · about 800 ft elevation

Little Sturgeon River was last stocked 7 months ago (Apr 25, 2026). We have 20 stockings on record since Jun 6, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (4,017 fish). Most stockings come in June and August. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout.

Last stocked

7 months ago

Apr 25, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

4,017 fish

On record

20 stockings

since Jun 6, 2017

The most stocked water in Cheboygan County (20 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 92% of Michigan waters on our record.

Weather at Little Sturgeon River

Tonight
41°F
Chance Rain Showers
58% rain · wind 10 to 20 mph
Monday
50°F
Isolated Rain Showers then Cloudy
21% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Monday Night
39°F
Mostly Cloudy
4% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday
54°F
Mostly Sunny
2% rain · wind 5 to 15 mph
Tuesday Night
32°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 to 10 mph
Veterans Day
49°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
22% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph

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

When is Little Sturgeon River stocked?

Most stockings come in June and August. Stocked 5 times in 2022, mostly in June, usually on Tuesdays, about every 20 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Little Sturgeon River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug
2026	1
2025			1
2024		1	1
2023		1
2022		1	2	1	1
2021			1		1
2020			1		1
2019				1	1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	19	23,985	1,262	14.0 in
Brook trout	9	2,940	327	13.0 in
Brown trout	5	2,020	404	14.0 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 4,017 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
Apr 25Latest Saturday	Rainbow trout	4,017	13.5 in	307 days

20251 stocking · 3,103 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
Jun 22 Sunday	Rainbow trout	3,103	14.0 in	367 days

20242 stockings · 2,315 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
Jun 20 Thursday	Rainbow trout	500	14.0 in	30 days
May 21 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	1,815	15.0 in	386 days

20231 stocking · 2,300 fish

May 1 brook trout, rainbow trout, 2,300 fish

20225 stockings · 2,970 fish

Aug 15 rainbow trout, 600 fish
Jul 12 brook trout, rainbow trout, 600 fish
Jun 23 brook trout, rainbow trout, 600 fish
Jun 3 brown trout, 570 fish
May 24 brook trout, rainbow trout, 600 fish

20212 stockings · 3,000 fish

Aug 24 brown trout, rainbow trout, 2,000 fish
Jun 29 brook trout, rainbow trout, 1,000 fish

20202 stockings · 2,800 fish

Aug 18 brown trout, rainbow trout, 2,000 fish
Jun 23 brook trout, rainbow trout, 800 fish

20192 stockings · 2,900 fish

Aug 27 brook trout, rainbow trout, 1,600 fish
Jul 24 rainbow trout, 1,300 fish

20182 stockings · 3,000 fish

Aug 29 brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, 1,300 fish
Aug 14 rainbow trout, 1,700 fish

20172 stockings · 2,540 fish

Jul 26 rainbow trout, 1,700 fish
Jun 6 brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, 840 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 Little Sturgeon River?

Cheboygan County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

Directions Larger map Michigan fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Little Sturgeon River

Weber Lakelake · 8 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
Hasler Creekstream · 9 mistocked May 22, 2024
Storey Lakelake · 11 mistocked Aug 1, 2018
Pickerel Lakelake · 12 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
Section Four Lakelake · 13 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
Ford Lakelake · 14 mistocked May 1, 2025
Hemlock Lakelake · 14 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
West Lost Lakelake · 14 mistocked Apr 30, 2026

All stocked waters in Cheboygan County Stocked this week in Michigan

Questions about Little Sturgeon River

When was Little Sturgeon River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 25, 2026 (rainbow trout, 4,017 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
How often is Little Sturgeon River stocked?: Stocked 5 times in 2022, mostly in June, usually on Tuesdays, about every 20 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in June and August.
Is Little Sturgeon River stocked often?: The most stocked water in Cheboygan County (20 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 92% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Little Sturgeon River?: Rainbow trout (19 stockings, 23,985 fish); Brook trout (9 stockings, 2,940 fish); Brown trout (5 stockings, 2,020 fish).