South Branch Paw Paw River trout stocking
Van Buren County, Michigan · stream
South Branch Paw Paw River was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 27, 2026). We have 10 stockings on record since Apr 24, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (2,600 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: brown trout.
Last stocked
6 months ago
Apr 27, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
2,600 fish
On record
10 stockings
since Apr 24, 2017
- Number 4 of 7 stocked waters in Van Buren County by stocking days.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Michigan water on our record.
When is South Branch Paw Paw 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 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown trout | 10 | 27,600 | 2,760 | 5.0 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 2,600 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 27Latest Monday | Brown trout | 2,600 | 5.2 in | 54 weeks |
20251 stocking · 2,800 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 14 Monday | Brown trout | 2,800 | 4.9 in | 49 weeks |
20241 stocking · 2,600 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 6 Monday | Brown trout | 2,600 | 4.9 in | 56 weeks |
20231 stocking · 2,520 fish
- Apr 10 brown trout, 2,520 fish
20221 stocking · 2,800 fish
- Apr 14 brown trout, 2,800 fish
20211 stocking · 2,800 fish
- Apr 28 brown trout, 2,800 fish
20201 stocking · 2,600 fish
- Apr 16 brown trout, 2,600 fish
20191 stocking · 2,800 fish
- May 30 brown trout, 2,800 fish
20181 stocking · 3,080 fish
- Apr 12 brown trout, 3,080 fish
20171 stocking · 3,000 fish
- Apr 24 brown trout, 3,000 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.
Other stocked waters in Van Buren County
- Black River (South Haven)streamstocked May 1, 2026
- Brush Creekstreamstocked Apr 27, 2026
- East Br Paw Paw Riverstreamstocked Apr 27, 2026
- Pine Creekstreamstocked Apr 27, 2026
- Paw Paw Riverstreamstocked Apr 1, 2026
- Shafer Lakelakestocked Apr 1, 2026
All stocked waters in Van Buren CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about South Branch Paw Paw River
- When was South Branch Paw Paw River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 27, 2026 (brown trout, 2,600 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is South Branch Paw Paw River stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is South Branch Paw Paw River stocked often?
- Number 4 of 7 stocked waters in Van Buren County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical Michigan water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in South Branch Paw Paw River?
- Brown trout (10 stockings, 27,600 fish).