Pigeon River trout stocking
Ottawa County, Michigan · stream · about 625 ft elevation
Pigeon River was last stocked 66 months ago (Apr 28, 2021). We have 5 stockings on record since May 11, 2017. Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: brown trout.
- The second most stocked of 5 waters in Ottawa County.
- Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record.
River conditions
USGS gage: PIGEON RIVER AT 120TH AVENUE NR OLIVE CENTER, MI (5 km away).
- Water temperature
- 48°F
- Flow
- 6 cfs
- about normal for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 2.21 ft
Cool for trout. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.
Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Pigeon River
- Tonight40°FMostly Cloudywind 5 to 8 mph
- Monday57°FPartly Sunnywind 3 to 9 mph
- Monday Night46°FPartly Cloudywind 7 to 10 mph
- Tuesday58°FSunnywind 6 to 10 mph
- Tuesday Night39°FPartly Cloudywind 1 to 6 mph
- Veterans Day55°FMostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers32% rain · wind 1 to 7 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Pigeon River stocked?
Most stockings come in April to May.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown trout | 5 | 11,200 | 2,240 | 5.1 in |
Stocking history
20211 stocking · 2,170 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 28Latest Wednesday | Brown trout | 2,170 | 5.1 in | 379 days |
20201 stocking · 2,110 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 14 Tuesday | Brown trout | 2,110 | 4.7 in | 342 days |
20191 stocking · 2,200 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8 Wednesday | Brown trout | 2,200 | 5.7 in | 391 days |
20181 stocking · 2,420 fish
- Apr 12 brown trout, 2,420 fish
20171 stocking · 2,300 fish
- May 11 brown trout, 2,300 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 Pigeon River?
Ottawa County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Pigeon River
- Lake Macatawalake · 10 mistocked Apr 3, 2017
- Halfway Creekstream · 14 mistocked Oct 15, 2017
- Kalamazoo River (Saugatuck)stream · 18 mistocked Apr 3, 2026
- Rio Grande Creekstream · 20 mistocked May 21, 2026
- Mann Creekstream · 21 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
All stocked waters in Ottawa CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Pigeon River
- When was Pigeon River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 28, 2021 (brown trout, 2,170 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Pigeon River stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
- Is Pigeon River stocked often?
- The second most stocked of 5 waters in Ottawa County. 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 Pigeon River?
- Brown trout (5 stockings, 11,200 fish).
- How warm is the water near Pigeon River?
- The USGS gage read 48°F on Nov 9. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.