When was West Lost Lake last stocked?

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

How often is West Lost Lake stocked?

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

Is West Lost 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 West Lost Lake?

Brown trout (7 stockings, 1,193 fish); Brook trout (5 stockings, 285 fish); Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 629 fish).

West Lost Lake trout stocking

Otsego County, Michigan · lake · about 890 ft elevation

West Lost 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 and November. Species stocked: brown trout, brook trout, rainbow 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 (6 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 West Lost Lake

Tonight
40°F
Chance Rain Showers
52% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
Monday
51°F
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
21% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Monday Night
38°F
Mostly Cloudy
3% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday
55°F
Mostly Sunny
2% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
31°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 to 5 mph
Veterans Day
50°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
21% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph

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

When is West Lost Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in April to May and November.

By month, all years

Stockings of West Lost 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
2022	1		1
2021	1		1
2020	1	1
2019		1	1
2018		1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Brown trout	7	1,193	170	7.5 in
Brook trout	5	285	57	18.2 in
Rainbow trout	3	629	210	7.6 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 · 200 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
May 1 Thursday	Brown trout	200	7.6 in	379 days

20241 stocking · 190 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous
Apr 17 Wednesday	Brown trout	190	7.5 in	505 days

20222 stockings · 225 fish

Nov 29 brook trout, 25 fish
Apr 26 rainbow trout, 200 fish

20212 stockings · 250 fish

Nov 9 brook trout, 50 fish
Apr 12 brown trout, 200 fish

20202 stockings · 334 fish

May 12 brook trout, 125 fish
Apr 30 rainbow trout, 209 fish

20192 stockings · 250 fish

Nov 8 brook trout, 50 fish
May 6 brown trout, 200 fish

20181 stocking · 258 fish

May 7 brown trout, rainbow trout, 258 fish

20172 stockings · 210 fish

Nov 7 brook trout, 35 fish
Apr 20 brown trout, 175 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 West Lost 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 West Lost Lake

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

All stocked waters in Otsego County Stocked this week in Michigan

Questions about West Lost Lake

When was West Lost Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 30, 2026 (brown trout, 190 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
How often is West Lost Lake stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May and November.
Is West Lost 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 West Lost Lake?: Brown trout (7 stockings, 1,193 fish); Brook trout (5 stockings, 285 fish); Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 629 fish).