Slate River trout stocking
Baraga County, Michigan · stream · about 1,218 ft elevation
Slate River was last stocked 18 months ago (May 19, 2025). We have 7 stockings on record since Jun 19, 2017. Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: brook trout.
- Number 10 of 22 stocked waters in Baraga County by stocking days.
- Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record.
River conditions
Nearest USGS gage: RAVINE RIVER AT SICOTTE RD NEAR SKANEE, MI (6 km away, on a different stream or lake).
- Water temperature
- 42°F
- Gage height
- 3.53 ft
Cold for trout. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.
Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Slate River
- Tonight37°FMostly Cloudy8% rain · wind 5 to 15 mph
- Monday52°FMostly Cloudy8% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Monday Night38°FMostly Clearwind 10 mph
- Tuesday48°FSunnywind 10 mph
- Tuesday Night33°FMostly Cloudy3% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
- Veterans Day41°FMostly Cloudy then Chance Rain And Snow Showers45% rain · wind 0 to 10 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Slate River stocked?
Most stockings come in May.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook trout | 7 | 9,000 | 1,286 | 6.6 in |
Stocking history
20251 stocking · 1,500 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 19Latest Monday | Brook trout | 1,500 | 5.1 in | 53 weeks |
20241 stocking · 1,000 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 13 Monday | Brook trout | 1,000 | 5.1 in | 327 days |
20232 stockings · 2,500 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 21 Wednesday | Brook trout | 1,000 | 6.2 in | 4 weeks |
May 24 Wednesday | Brook trout | 1,500 | 6.0 in | 54 weeks |
20221 stocking · 1,000 fish
- May 11 brook trout, 1,000 fish
20211 stocking · 2,000 fish
- May 17 brook trout, 2,000 fish
20171 stocking · 1,000 fish
- Jun 19 brook trout, 1,000 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 Slate River?
Baraga County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Slate River
- Ravine Riverstream · 1 mistocked May 19, 2025
- Roland Lakelake · 3 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
- East Branch Huron Riverstream · 8 mistocked May 20, 2026
- Lake Alicelake · 9 mistocked May 21, 2019
- Roubillard Creekstream · 11 mistocked May 19, 2025
- Linden Creekstream · 11 mistocked May 15, 2024
- Denomie Creekstream · 11 mistocked May 21, 2025
- Daults Creekstream · 12 mistocked May 21, 2025
All stocked waters in Baraga CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Slate River
- When was Slate River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 19, 2025 (brook trout, 1,500 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Slate River stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
- Is Slate River stocked often?
- Number 10 of 22 stocked waters in Baraga 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 Slate River?
- Brook trout (7 stockings, 9,000 fish).
- How warm is the water near Slate River?
- The nearest USGS gage read 42°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.