West Branch Sturgeon River trout stocking
Houghton County, Michigan · stream
West Branch Sturgeon River was last stocked 17 months ago (May 28, 2025). We have 6 stockings on record since Jul 10, 2017. Most stockings come in May to June. Species stocked: brook trout.
Last stocked
17 months ago
May 28, 2025
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
0 stockings
On record
6 stockings
since Jul 10, 2017
- Number 11 of 18 stocked waters in Houghton County by stocking days.
- Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record.
When is West Branch Sturgeon 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 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook trout | 6 | 10,500 | 1,750 | 6.1 in |
Stocking history
20251 stocking · 3,000 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 28Latest Wednesday | Brook trout | 3,000 | 5.7 in | 380 days |
20241 stocking · 1,000 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 13 Monday | Brook trout | 1,000 | 5.1 in | 341 days |
20231 stocking · 2,000 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 7 Wednesday | Brook trout | 2,000 | 6.2 in | 54 weeks |
20221 stocking · 2,000 fish
- May 25 brook trout, 2,000 fish
20201 stocking · 1,500 fish
- Jun 3 brook trout, 1,500 fish
20171 stocking · 1,000 fish
- Jul 10 brook trout, 1,000 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 Sturgeon River
- When was West Branch Sturgeon River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 28, 2025 (brook trout, 3,000 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is West Branch Sturgeon River stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in May to June.
- Is West Branch Sturgeon River stocked often?
- Number 11 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 Sturgeon River?
- Brook trout (6 stockings, 10,500 fish).