South Branch Tobacco River trout stocking
Clare County, Michigan · stream
South Branch Tobacco River was last stocked 6 months ago (May 1, 2026). We have 10 stockings on record since Apr 26, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (2,820 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: brown trout.
Last stocked
6 months ago
May 1, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
2,820 fish
On record
10 stockings
since Apr 26, 2017
- Tied for the most stocked water in Clare County (10 stocking days on record).
- Stocked about as often as a typical Michigan water on our record.
When is South Branch Tobacco 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 | 32,997 | 3,300 | 5.1 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 2,820 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 1Latest Friday | Brown trout | 2,820 | 4.7 in | 374 days |
20251 stocking · 2,970 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 22 Tuesday | Brown trout | 2,970 | 5.1 in | 372 days |
20241 stocking · 2,790 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 15 Monday | Brown trout | 2,790 | 5.0 in | 369 days |
20231 stocking · 2,249 fish
- Apr 12 brown trout, 2,249 fish
20221 stocking · 3,000 fish
- Apr 13 brown trout, 3,000 fish
20211 stocking · 2,970 fish
- Apr 22 brown trout, 2,970 fish
20201 stocking · 3,300 fish
- Apr 15 brown trout, 3,300 fish
20191 stocking · 4,198 fish
- Apr 17 brown trout, 4,198 fish
20181 stocking · 4,500 fish
- Apr 19 brown trout, 4,500 fish
20171 stocking · 4,200 fish
- Apr 26 brown trout, 4,200 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 Clare County
- Clam Riverstreamstocked May 1, 2026
- Newton Creekstreamstocked May 1, 2026
- Little Long Lakelakestocked Apr 25, 2019
All stocked waters in Clare CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about South Branch Tobacco River
- When was South Branch Tobacco River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 1, 2026 (brown trout, 2,820 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is South Branch Tobacco River stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is South Branch Tobacco River stocked often?
- Tied for the most stocked water in Clare County (10 stocking days on record). 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 Tobacco River?
- Brown trout (10 stockings, 32,997 fish).