Nottawa River trout stocking
Calhoun County, Michigan · stream
Nottawa River was last stocked 7 months ago (Apr 21, 2026). We have 10 stockings on record since May 18, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (3,900 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: brown trout.
Last stocked
7 months ago
Apr 21, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
3,900 fish
On record
10 stockings
since May 18, 2017
- Tied for the most stocked water in Calhoun County (10 stocking days on record).
- Stocked about as often as a typical Michigan water on our record.
When is Nottawa 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 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown trout | 10 | 40,417 | 4,042 | 5.1 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 3,900 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 21Latest Tuesday | Brown trout | 3,900 | 5.1 in | 365 days |
20251 stocking · 4,200 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 21 Monday | Brown trout | 4,200 | 5.1 in | 354 days |
20241 stocking · 3,883 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 2 Thursday | Brown trout | 3,883 | 5.0 in | 386 days |
20231 stocking · 3,849 fish
- Apr 12 brown trout, 3,849 fish
20221 stocking · 3,900 fish
- Apr 25 brown trout, 3,900 fish
20211 stocking · 3,006 fish
- May 12 brown trout, 3,006 fish
20201 stocking · 4,200 fish
- Apr 28 brown trout, 4,200 fish
20191 stocking · 4,278 fish
- Apr 18 brown trout, 4,278 fish
20181 stocking · 4,701 fish
- Apr 23 brown trout, 4,701 fish
20171 stocking · 4,500 fish
- May 18 brown trout, 4,500 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 Calhoun County
- Dickinson Creekstreamstocked Apr 21, 2026
- Rice Creekstreamstocked Apr 21, 2026
- South Branch Rice Creekstreamstocked Apr 22, 2019
All stocked waters in Calhoun CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Nottawa River
- When was Nottawa River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 21, 2026 (brown trout, 3,900 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Nottawa River stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is Nottawa River stocked often?
- Tied for the most stocked water in Calhoun County (10 stocking days on record). 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 Nottawa River?
- Brown trout (10 stockings, 40,417 fish).