When was Simpson Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 11, 2026 (rainbow trout, 226 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.

How often is Simpson Lake stocked?

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

Is Simpson Lake stocked often?

Number 4 of 7 stocked waters in Crawford 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 Simpson Lake?

Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 926 fish); Brook trout (1 stocking, 100 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 100 fish).

Simpson Lake trout stocking

Crawford County, Michigan · lake

Simpson Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (May 11, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since May 31, 2023, 1 in the last 12 months (226 fish). Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 11, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

226 fish

On record

3 stockings

since May 31, 2023

Number 4 of 7 stocked waters in Crawford County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record.

When is Simpson Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in May.

By month, all years

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

Year by year

	May	Jun
2026	1
2025		1
2023	1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	3	926	309	12.0 in
Brook trout	1	100	100	11.0 in
Brown trout	1	100	100	11.0 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 226 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
May 11Latest Monday	Rainbow trout	226	15.0 in	319 days

20251 stocking · 600 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
Jun 26 Thursday	Rainbow trout	600	7.0 in	757 days

20231 stocking · 300 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
May 31 Wednesday	Brook troutBrown troutRainbow trout	300	11.3 in

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 Crawford County

Kneff Lakelakestocked Apr 21, 2026
Shupac Lakelakestocked Apr 21, 2026
Bright Lake (Alexander Lakes)lakestocked Apr 16, 2026
East Branch Au Sable Riverstreamstocked May 17, 2024
Howes Lakelakestocked Oct 27, 2021
South Branch Au Sable Riverstreamstocked Aug 1, 2018

All stocked waters in Crawford County Stocked this week in Michigan

Questions about Simpson Lake

When was Simpson Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 11, 2026 (rainbow trout, 226 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
How often is Simpson Lake stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
Is Simpson Lake stocked often?: Number 4 of 7 stocked waters in Crawford 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 Simpson Lake?: Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 926 fish); Brook trout (1 stocking, 100 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 100 fish).