West Branch Otter River trout stocking
Houghton County, Michigan · stream
West Branch Otter River was last stocked 17 months ago (May 27, 2025). We have 7 stockings on record since Jun 21, 2017. Most stockings come in May to June. Species stocked: brook trout.
Last stocked
17 months ago
May 27, 2025
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
0 stockings
On record
7 stockings
since Jun 21, 2017
- Number 8 of 18 stocked waters in Houghton County by stocking days.
- Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record.
When is West Branch Otter River stocked?
Most stockings come in May to June.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook trout | 7 | 11,004 | 1,572 | 6.0 in |
Stocking history
20251 stocking · 2,309 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 27Latest Tuesday | Brook trout | 2,309 | 4.5 in | 734 days |
20231 stocking · 1,500 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 24 Wednesday | Brook trout | 1,500 | 6.0 in | 156 weeks |
20201 stocking · 1,500 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 27 Wednesday | Brook trout | 1,500 | 6.0 in | 54 weeks |
20191 stocking · 2,500 fish
- May 15 brook trout, 2,500 fish
20182 stockings · 2,000 fish
- Jun 14 brook trout, 500 fish
- Jun 13 brook trout, 1,500 fish
20171 stocking · 1,195 fish
- Jun 21 brook trout, 1,195 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 Houghton County
- East Branch Ontonagon Riverstreamstocked May 28, 2026
- Emily Lakelakestocked May 5, 2026
- Lake On Threelakestocked May 4, 2026
- Clear Lakelakestocked Apr 30, 2026
- Lake Perraultlakestocked Oct 16, 2025
- Penegor Lakelakestocked Oct 16, 2025
- Lake Superior - Keweenaw Baylakestocked Jun 18, 2025
- Lily Pondpondstocked Jun 12, 2025
All stocked waters in Houghton CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about West Branch Otter River
- When was West Branch Otter River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 27, 2025 (brook trout, 2,309 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is West Branch Otter River stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in May to June.
- Is West Branch Otter River stocked often?
- Number 8 of 18 stocked waters in Houghton County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in West Branch Otter River?
- Brook trout (7 stockings, 11,004 fish).