Middle Branch River trout stocking
Osceola County, Michigan · stream
Middle Branch River was last stocked 6 months ago (May 18, 2026). We have 10 stockings on record since May 22, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (1,160 fish). Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: brown trout.
Last stocked
6 months ago
May 18, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
1,160 fish
On record
10 stockings
since May 22, 2017
- The second most stocked of 3 waters in Osceola County.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Michigan water on our record.
When is Middle Branch River stocked?
Most stockings come in May.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown trout | 10 | 14,354 | 1,435 | 6.8 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 1,160 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 18Latest Monday | Brown trout | 1,160 | 6.7 in | 363 days |
20251 stocking · 1,480 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 20 Tuesday | Brown trout | 1,480 | 6.9 in | 55 weeks |
20241 stocking · 1,400 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 30 Tuesday | Brown trout | 1,400 | 7.3 in | 356 days |
20231 stocking · 1,344 fish
- May 10 brown trout, 1,344 fish
20221 stocking · 1,500 fish
- May 17 brown trout, 1,500 fish
20211 stocking · 1,340 fish
- Apr 19 brown trout, 1,340 fish
20201 stocking · 1,420 fish
- May 6 brown trout, 1,420 fish
20191 stocking · 1,500 fish
- May 7 brown trout, 1,500 fish
20181 stocking · 1,650 fish
- May 16 brown trout, 1,650 fish
20171 stocking · 1,560 fish
- May 22 brown trout, 1,560 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 Osceola County
- Center Lakelakestocked Apr 27, 2026
- Rose Lake Outletlakestocked Apr 26, 2019
All stocked waters in Osceola CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Middle Branch River
- When was Middle Branch River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 18, 2026 (brown trout, 1,160 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Middle Branch River stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
- Is Middle Branch River stocked often?
- The second most stocked of 3 waters in Osceola County. Stocked about as often as a typical Michigan water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Middle Branch River?
- Brown trout (10 stockings, 14,354 fish).