North Branch Pentwater River trout stocking
Oceana County, Michigan · stream
North Branch Pentwater River was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 29, 2026). We have 8 stockings on record since Apr 27, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (3,706 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
Last stocked
6 months ago
Apr 29, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
3,706 fish
On record
8 stockings
since Apr 27, 2017
- The third most stocked of 3 waters in Oceana County.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Michigan water on our record.
When is North Branch Pentwater River 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 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 8 | 29,788 | 3,724 | 7.1 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 3,706 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 29Latest Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 3,706 | 7.0 in | 369 days |
20251 stocking · 3,505 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 25 Friday | Rainbow trout | 3,505 | 7.3 in | 368 days |
20241 stocking · 3,800 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 22 Monday | Rainbow trout | 3,800 | 7.1 in | 361 days |
20231 stocking · 3,806 fish
- Apr 27 rainbow trout, 3,806 fish
20221 stocking · 3,675 fish
- May 4 rainbow trout, 3,675 fish
20191 stocking · 3,804 fish
- May 2 rainbow trout, 3,804 fish
20181 stocking · 3,642 fish
- Apr 25 rainbow trout, 3,642 fish
20171 stocking · 3,850 fish
- Apr 27 rainbow trout, 3,850 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 Oceana County
- White Riverstreamstocked May 27, 2026
- Pentwater Riverstreamstocked Apr 29, 2026
All stocked waters in Oceana CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about North Branch Pentwater River
- When was North Branch Pentwater River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 29, 2026 (rainbow trout, 3,706 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is North Branch Pentwater River stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is North Branch Pentwater River stocked often?
- The third most stocked of 3 waters in Oceana 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 Branch Pentwater River?
- Rainbow trout (8 stockings, 29,788 fish).