When was Rapid River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 7, 2020 (atlantic salmon, 8,994 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.

How often is Rapid River stocked?

Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.

Is Rapid River stocked often?

Number 7 of 8 stocked waters in Kalkaska 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 Rapid River?

Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 600 fish); Brown trout (2 stockings, 250 fish); Atlantic salmon (1 stocking, 8,994 fish); Brook trout (1 stocking, 150 fish).

Rapid River trout stocking

Kalkaska County, Michigan · stream

Rapid River was last stocked 78 months ago (May 7, 2020). We have 4 stockings on record since Jun 24, 2017. Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brown trout, atlantic salmon, brook trout.

Last stocked

78 months ago

May 7, 2020

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

4 stockings

since Jun 24, 2017

Number 7 of 8 stocked waters in Kalkaska County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record.

When is Rapid River stocked?

Most stockings come in May.

By month, all years

Stockings of Rapid River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	May	Jun
2020	1
2019	1
2018	1
2017		1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	3	600	200	11.0 in
Brown trout	2	250	125	10.0 in
Atlantic salmon	1	8,994	8,994	6.6 in
Brook trout	1	150	150	10.0 in

Stocking history

20201 stocking · 8,994 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
May 7Latest Thursday	Atlantic salmon	8,994	6.6 in	370 days

20191 stocking · 250 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
May 3 Friday	Brown troutRainbow trout	250	12.5 in	49 weeks

20181 stocking · 450 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
May 25 Friday	Brook troutBrown troutRainbow trout	450	10.0 in	335 days

20171 stocking · 300 fish

Jun 24 rainbow trout, 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.

Other stocked waters in Kalkaska County

Twin Lakelakestocked Apr 21, 2026
Bear Lakelakestocked Apr 20, 2026
Blue Lakelakestocked Apr 20, 2026
North Blue Lakelakestocked Apr 20, 2026
Starvation Lakelakestocked Apr 20, 2026
North Branch Boardman Riverstreamstocked Oct 28, 2025
Guernsey Lakelakestocked Apr 28, 2025

All stocked waters in Kalkaska County Stocked this week in Michigan

Questions about Rapid River

When was Rapid River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 7, 2020 (atlantic salmon, 8,994 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
How often is Rapid River stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
Is Rapid River stocked often?: Number 7 of 8 stocked waters in Kalkaska 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 Rapid River?: Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 600 fish); Brown trout (2 stockings, 250 fish); Atlantic salmon (1 stocking, 8,994 fish); Brook trout (1 stocking, 150 fish).