When was Tawas River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 7, 2026 (rainbow trout, 10,438 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.

How often is Tawas River stocked?

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

Is Tawas River stocked often?

The third most stocked of 4 waters in Iosco County. 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 Tawas River?

Rainbow trout (8 stockings, 87,805 fish).

Tawas River trout stocking

Iosco County, Michigan · stream · about 580 ft elevation

Tawas River was last stocked 6 months ago (May 7, 2026). We have 8 stockings on record since Apr 18, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (10,438 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 7, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

10,438 fish

On record

8 stockings

since Apr 18, 2017

The third most stocked of 4 waters in Iosco County.
Stocked about as often as a typical Michigan water on our record.

Weather at Tawas River

Tonight
40°F
Isolated Rain Showers
15% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
Monday
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
12% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Monday Night
38°F
Mostly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday
60°F
Sunny
1% rain · wind 10 mph
Tuesday Night
33°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 5 to 10 mph
Veterans Day
52°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
17% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph

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

When is Tawas River stocked?

Most stockings come in April.

By month, all years

Stockings of Tawas River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Mar	Apr	May
2026			1
2025		1
2024	1
2023		1
2022	1
2019		1
2018		1
2017		1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	8	87,805	10,976	7.4 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 10,438 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
May 7Latest Thursday	Rainbow trout	10,438	6.9 in	55 weeks

20251 stocking · 11,286 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
Apr 17 Thursday	Rainbow trout	11,286	7.1 in	386 days

20241 stocking · 11,272 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
Mar 27 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	11,272	7.4 in	355 days

20231 stocking · 11,280 fish

Apr 7 rainbow trout, 11,280 fish

20221 stocking · 11,265 fish

Mar 30 rainbow trout, 11,265 fish

20191 stocking · 11,263 fish

Apr 24 rainbow trout, 11,263 fish

20181 stocking · 10,000 fish

Apr 20 rainbow trout, 10,000 fish

20171 stocking · 11,001 fish

Apr 18 rainbow trout, 11,001 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 Tawas River?

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

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Stocked waters near Tawas River

Silver Creekstream · 5 mistocked Apr 28, 2020

All stocked waters in Iosco County Stocked this week in Michigan

Questions about Tawas River

When was Tawas River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 7, 2026 (rainbow trout, 10,438 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
How often is Tawas River stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
Is Tawas River stocked often?: The third most stocked of 4 waters in Iosco County. 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 Tawas River?: Rainbow trout (8 stockings, 87,805 fish).