North Branch Otter River trout stocking
Houghton County, Michigan · stream
North Branch Otter River was last stocked 17 months ago (May 27, 2025). We have 7 stockings on record since Jun 21, 2017. Most stockings come in May to June. Species stocked: brook trout.
Last stocked
17 months ago
May 27, 2025
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
0 stockings
On record
7 stockings
since Jun 21, 2017
- Number 8 of 18 stocked waters in Houghton County by stocking days.
- Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record.
When is North Branch Otter River stocked?
Most stockings come in May to June.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook trout | 7 | 14,105 | 2,015 | 6.2 in |
Stocking history
20251 stocking · 4,000 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 27Latest Tuesday | Brook trout | 4,000 | 4.6 in | 733 days |
20231 stocking · 3,000 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 25 Thursday | Brook trout | 3,000 | 6.5 in | 105 weeks |
20211 stocking · 2,000 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 20 Thursday | Brook trout | 2,000 | 6.3 in | 349 days |
20201 stocking · 3,000 fish
- Jun 5 brook trout, 3,000 fish
20191 stocking · 1,000 fish
- May 15 brook trout, 1,000 fish
20181 stocking · 500 fish
- Jun 14 brook trout, 500 fish
20171 stocking · 605 fish
- Jun 21 brook trout, 605 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 Houghton County
- East Branch Ontonagon Riverstreamstocked May 28, 2026
- Emily Lakelakestocked May 5, 2026
- Lake On Threelakestocked May 4, 2026
- Clear Lakelakestocked Apr 30, 2026
- Lake Perraultlakestocked Oct 16, 2025
- Penegor Lakelakestocked Oct 16, 2025
- Lake Superior - Keweenaw Baylakestocked Jun 18, 2025
- Lily Pondpondstocked Jun 12, 2025
All stocked waters in Houghton CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about North Branch Otter River
- When was North Branch Otter River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 27, 2025 (brook trout, 4,000 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is North Branch Otter River stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in May to June.
- Is North Branch Otter River stocked often?
- Number 8 of 18 stocked waters in Houghton 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 North Branch Otter River?
- Brook trout (7 stockings, 14,105 fish).