South Branch Paw Paw River trout stocking
Van Buren County, Michigan · stream
South Branch Paw Paw River was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 27, 2026). We have 12 stockings on record since May 6, 2024, 1 in the last 12 months (5,200 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: brown trout.
Last stocked
5 months ago
Apr 27, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
5,200 fish
On record
12 stockings
since May 6, 2024
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 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown trout | 12 | 16,000 | 1,333 | 4.9 in |
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Pounds | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | Brown trout | 1,400 | ||
| Apr 27, 2026 | Brown trout | 1,200 | ||
| Apr 27, 2026 | Brown trout | 1,400 | ||
| Apr 27, 2026 | Brown trout | 1,200 | ||
| Apr 14, 2025 | Brown trout | 1,300 | ||
| Apr 14, 2025 | Brown trout | 1,500 | ||
| Apr 14, 2025 | Brown trout | 1,300 | ||
| Apr 14, 2025 | Brown trout | 1,500 | ||
| May 6, 2024 | Brown trout | 1,400 | ||
| May 6, 2024 | Brown trout | 1,200 | ||
| May 6, 2024 | Brown trout | 1,400 | ||
| May 6, 2024 | Brown trout | 1,200 |
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.
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
- 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, 1,400 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is South Branch Paw Paw River stocked?
- It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- What kind of trout are stocked in South Branch Paw Paw River?
- Brown trout (12 stockings, 16,000 fish).