Platte River trout stocking
Benzie County, Michigan · stream
Platte River was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 20, 2026). We have 6 stockings on record since Apr 22, 2024, 1 in the last 12 months (41,996 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
Last stocked
5 months ago
Apr 20, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
41,996 fish
On record
6 stockings
since Apr 22, 2024
When is Platte 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 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 6 | 129,584 | 21,597 | 7.9 in |
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Pounds | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 20,998 | ||
| Apr 20, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 20,998 | ||
| Apr 22, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 20,854 | ||
| Apr 22, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 20,854 | ||
| Apr 22, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 22,940 | ||
| Apr 22, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 22,940 |
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.
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?
- It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Platte River?
- Rainbow trout (6 stockings, 129,584 fish).