Ontonagon River trout stocking
Ontonagon County, Michigan · stream
Ontonagon River was last stocked 24 months ago (Oct 29, 2024). We have 3 stockings on record since May 3, 2021. Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: brown trout, brook trout.
Last stocked
24 months ago
Oct 29, 2024
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
0 stockings
On record
3 stockings
since May 3, 2021
- Number 6 of 11 stocked waters in Ontonagon County by stocking days.
- Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record.
When is Ontonagon 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown trout | 2 | 81,196 | 40,598 | 5.1 in |
| Brook trout | 1 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 8.1 in |
Stocking history
20241 stocking · 70,935 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 29Latest Tuesday | Brown trout | 70,935 | 4.9 in | 77 weeks |
20231 stocking · 2,200 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 9 Tuesday | Brook trout | 2,200 | 8.1 in | 736 days |
20211 stocking · 10,261 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 3 Monday | Brown trout | 10,261 | 6.1 in |
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 Ontonagon County
- Trout Creek Pondpondstocked May 12, 2026
- Mirror Lakelakestocked Mar 2, 2026
- Courtney Lakelakestocked Dec 19, 2025
- Firesteel Riverstreamstocked Oct 22, 2025
- Clear Creekstreamstocked Jun 6, 2025
- Two Mile Creekstreamstocked Jun 2, 2023
- Middle Branch Ontonagon Riverstreamstocked May 17, 2022
- Union Riverstreamstocked Jun 11, 2021
All stocked waters in Ontonagon CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Ontonagon River
- When was Ontonagon River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Oct 29, 2024 (brown trout, 70,935 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Ontonagon River stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
- Is Ontonagon River stocked often?
- Number 6 of 11 stocked waters in Ontonagon 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 Ontonagon River?
- Brown trout (2 stockings, 81,196 fish); Brook trout (1 stocking, 2,200 fish).