Platte River trout stocking
Benzie County, Michigan · stream
Platte River was last stocked 7 months ago (Apr 20, 2026). We have 12 stockings on record since Apr 19, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (20,998 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brown trout.
Last stocked
7 months ago
Apr 20, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
20,998 fish
On record
12 stockings
since Apr 19, 2017
- The third most stocked of 3 waters in Benzie County.
- Stocked more often than 79% of Michigan waters on our record.
When is Platte River stocked?
Most stockings come in April. Stocked 3 times in 2023, mostly in March, usually on Tuesdays, about every 27 days.
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 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 9 | 184,081 | 20,453 | 8.0 in |
| Brown trout | 3 | 62,996 | 20,999 | 6.6 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 20,998 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 20Latest Monday | Rainbow trout | 20,998 | 7.9 in | 363 days |
20251 stocking · 20,854 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 22 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 20,854 | 7.8 in | 365 days |
20241 stocking · 22,940 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 22 Monday | Rainbow trout | 22,940 | 8.3 in | 370 days |
20233 stockings · 55,538 fish
- Apr 18 rainbow trout, 19,541 fish
- Mar 22 brown trout, 29,997 fish
- Mar 21 brown trout, 6,000 fish
20221 stocking · 20,210 fish
- Apr 19 rainbow trout, 20,210 fish
20211 stocking · 26,999 fish
- Mar 25 brown trout, 26,999 fish
20201 stocking · 21,214 fish
- Apr 3 rainbow trout, 21,214 fish
20191 stocking · 19,215 fish
- Apr 30 rainbow trout, 19,215 fish
20181 stocking · 18,941 fish
- Apr 23 rainbow trout, 18,941 fish
20171 stocking · 20,168 fish
- Apr 19 rainbow trout, 20,168 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 Benzie County
- Betsie Riverstreamstocked May 14, 2026
- Crystal Lakelakestocked Apr 16, 2026
All stocked waters in Benzie CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Platte River
- When was Platte River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 20, 2026 (rainbow trout, 20,998 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Platte River stocked?
- Stocked 3 times in 2023, mostly in March, usually on Tuesdays, about every 27 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is Platte River stocked often?
- The third most stocked of 3 waters in Benzie County. Stocked more often than 79% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Platte River?
- Rainbow trout (9 stockings, 184,081 fish); Brown trout (3 stockings, 62,996 fish).