North Blue Lake trout stocking
Kalkaska County, Michigan · lake · about 1,208 ft elevation
North Blue Lake was last stocked 7 months ago (Apr 20, 2026). We have 10 stockings on record since Apr 11, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (550 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: lake trout.
- The third most stocked of 8 waters in Kalkaska County.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Michigan water on our record.
Weather at North Blue Lake
- Today51°FMostly Cloudy2% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Tonight40°FPartly Cloudy7% rain · wind 5 mph
- Tuesday54°FSunnywind 5 to 10 mph
- Tuesday Night34°FPartly Cloudywind 0 to 5 mph
- Veterans Day48°FMostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers36% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
- Wednesday Night30°FChance Rain Showers36% rain · wind 5 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is North Blue Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in April.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake trout | 10 | 4,818 | 482 | 5.7 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 550 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 20Latest Monday | Lake trout | 550 | 5.8 in | 52 weeks |
20251 stocking · 389 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 21 Monday | Lake trout | 389 | 5.7 in | 54 weeks |
20241 stocking · 380 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 8 Monday | Lake trout | 380 | 5.7 in | 361 days |
20231 stocking · 359 fish
- Apr 13 lake trout, 359 fish
20221 stocking · 754 fish
- Apr 26 lake trout, 754 fish
20211 stocking · 360 fish
- Apr 5 lake trout, 360 fish
20201 stocking · 359 fish
- Apr 1 lake trout, 359 fish
20191 stocking · 450 fish
- Apr 25 lake trout, 450 fish
20181 stocking · 897 fish
- May 2 lake trout, 897 fish
20171 stocking · 320 fish
- Apr 11 lake trout, 320 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 North Blue Lake?
Kalkaska County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near North Blue Lake
- Starvation Lakelake · 3 mistocked Apr 20, 2026
- Twin Lakelake · 3 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
- Bear Lakelake · 7 mistocked Apr 20, 2026
- Howes Lakelake · 10 mistocked Oct 27, 2021
- Heart Lakelake · 11 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
- Bright Lake (Alexander Lakes)lake · 12 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
- Green Lakelake · 12 mistocked Apr 30, 2018
- Bridge Lakelake · 14 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
All stocked waters in Kalkaska CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about North Blue Lake
- When was North Blue Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 20, 2026 (lake trout, 550 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is North Blue Lake stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is North Blue Lake stocked often?
- The third most stocked of 8 waters in Kalkaska 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 North Blue Lake?
- Lake trout (10 stockings, 4,818 fish).