When was South Twin Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 30, 2026 (brown trout, 190 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.

How often is South Twin Lake stocked?

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

Is South Twin Lake stocked often?

The third most stocked of 13 waters in Otsego County. Stocked more often than 83% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in South Twin Lake?

Brown trout (6 stockings, 1,333 fish); Rainbow trout (5 stockings, 1,050 fish); Brook trout (4 stockings, 235 fish).

South Twin Lake trout stocking

Otsego County, Michigan · lake · about 905 ft elevation

South Twin Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 30, 2026). We have 14 stockings on record since Apr 20, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (190 fish). Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

Apr 30, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

190 fish

On record

14 stockings

since Apr 20, 2017

The third most stocked of 13 waters in Otsego County.
Stocked more often than 83% of Michigan waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: PIGEON RIVER NEAR VANDERBILT, MI (5 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow: 86 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 2.33 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 86 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at South Twin Lake

Today
52°F
Mostly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tonight
40°F
Mostly Cloudy
7% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday
55°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 10 mph
Tuesday Night
32°F
Partly Cloudy
6% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Veterans Day
50°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
34% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday Night
29°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers
45% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is South Twin Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in April to May.

By month, all years

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

Year by year

	Apr	May	Nov
2026	1
2025		1
2024	1
2023	1
2022	1		1
2021	1
2020		2
2019		1	1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Brown trout	6	1,333	222	7.5 in
Rainbow trout	5	1,050	210	7.4 in
Brook trout	4	235	59	18.2 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 190 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
Apr 30Latest Thursday	Brown trout	190	7.4 in	52 weeks

20251 stocking · 210 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
May 1 Thursday	Rainbow trout	210	7.2 in	379 days

20241 stocking · 190 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
Apr 17 Wednesday	Brown trout	190	7.5 in	52 weeks

20231 stocking · 190 fish

Apr 19 rainbow trout, 190 fish

20222 stockings · 223 fish

Nov 29 brook trout, 25 fish
Apr 26 brown trout, 198 fish

20211 stocking · 260 fish

Apr 21 brown trout, rainbow trout, 260 fish

20202 stockings · 432 fish

May 12 brook trout, 125 fish
May 4 brown trout, 307 fish

20192 stockings · 275 fish

Nov 8 brook trout, 50 fish
May 6 rainbow trout, 225 fish

20181 stocking · 388 fish

May 7 brown trout, 388 fish

20172 stockings · 260 fish

Nov 7 brook trout, 35 fish
Apr 20 rainbow trout, 225 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 South Twin Lake?

Otsego County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

Directions Larger map Michigan fishing regulations

Stocked waters near South Twin Lake

North Twin Lakelake · 1 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
West Lost Lakelake · 1 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
Lost Lakelake · 1 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
Hemlock Lakelake · 1 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
Section Four Lakelake · 2 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
Ford Lakelake · 2 mistocked May 1, 2025
Pickerel Lakelake · 5 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
Foch Lakeslake · 6 mistocked May 27, 2026

All stocked waters in Otsego County Stocked this week in Michigan

Questions about South Twin Lake

When was South Twin Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 30, 2026 (brown trout, 190 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
How often is South Twin Lake stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
Is South Twin Lake stocked often?: The third most stocked of 13 waters in Otsego County. Stocked more often than 83% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in South Twin Lake?: Brown trout (6 stockings, 1,333 fish); Rainbow trout (5 stockings, 1,050 fish); Brook trout (4 stockings, 235 fish).