When was Section Four Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 27, 2026 (brook trout, 220 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.

How often is Section Four Lake stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May and November.

Is Section Four Lake stocked often?

The third most stocked of 13 waters in Otsego County. Stocked more often than 83% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Section Four Lake?

Brook trout (14 stockings, 2,156 fish).

Section Four Lake trout stocking

Otsego County, Michigan · lake · about 893 ft elevation

Section Four Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 27, 2026). We have 14 stockings on record since Apr 24, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (220 fish). Most stockings come in April to May and November. Species stocked: brook trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

Apr 27, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

220 fish

On record

14 stockings

since Apr 24, 2017

The third most stocked of 13 waters in Otsego County.
Stocked more often than 83% of Michigan waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: PIGEON RIVER NEAR VANDERBILT, MI (4 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow: 86 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 2.33 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 86 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Section Four Lake

Tonight
40°F
Chance Rain Showers
53% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
Monday
51°F
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
21% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Monday Night
38°F
Mostly Cloudy
3% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday
54°F
Mostly Sunny
2% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
31°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 to 5 mph
Veterans Day
49°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
22% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Section Four Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in April to May and November.

By month, all years

Stockings of Section Four Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Apr	May	Nov
2026	1
2025	1
2024	1
2023		1
2022		1	1
2021	1		1
2020		1
2019	1		1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Brook trout	14	2,156	154	8.3 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 220 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
Apr 27Latest Monday	Brook trout	220	8.3 in	362 days

20251 stocking · 225 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
Apr 30 Wednesday	Brook trout	225	8.7 in	380 days

20241 stocking · 226 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
Apr 15 Monday	Brook trout	226	8.3 in	347 days

20231 stocking · 226 fish

May 4 brook trout, 226 fish

20222 stockings · 245 fish

Nov 29 brook trout, 25 fish
May 9 brook trout, 220 fish

20212 stockings · 243 fish

Nov 9 brook trout, 25 fish
Apr 13 brook trout, 218 fish

20201 stocking · 125 fish

May 12 brook trout, 125 fish

20192 stockings · 234 fish

Nov 8 brook trout, 25 fish
Apr 29 brook trout, 209 fish

20181 stocking · 217 fish

May 16 brook trout, 217 fish

20172 stockings · 195 fish

Nov 7 brook trout, 25 fish
Apr 24 brook trout, 170 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 Section Four Lake?

Otsego County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

Directions Larger map Michigan fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Section Four Lake

Ford Lakelake · 1 mistocked May 1, 2025
South Twin Lakelake · 2 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
West Lost Lakelake · 2 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
North Twin Lakelake · 2 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
Lost Lakelake · 2 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
Hemlock Lakelake · 2 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
Pickerel Lakelake · 4 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
Foch Lakeslake · 7 mistocked May 27, 2026

All stocked waters in Otsego County Stocked this week in Michigan

Questions about Section Four Lake

When was Section Four Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 27, 2026 (brook trout, 220 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
How often is Section Four Lake stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May and November.
Is Section Four Lake stocked often?: The third most stocked of 13 waters in Otsego County. Stocked more often than 83% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Section Four Lake?: Brook trout (14 stockings, 2,156 fish).