Betsie River Fishing and Stocking
Benzie County, Michigan. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources lists 3 stockings here in the latest year of its data (Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout), the most recent on May 14, 2026. Stocked in April and May in two or more years.
2026 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Brown Trout | 3,998 | 4.36 in |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 20,500 | 7.87 in |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Brown Trout | 10,500 | 7.71 in |
2025 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | 5.89 in |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 10,200 | 7.6 in |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 10,200 | 7.6 in |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Brown Trout | 12,000 | 7.16 in |
2024 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2024 | Brown Trout | 2,800 | 5.04 in |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 10,950 | 8.07 in |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Brown Trout | 11,650 | 7.07 in |
Other Stocked Waters in Benzie County
About This Data
Every row comes from the stocking information published by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, checked Nov 3, 2026. The agency lists this water as “Betsie River”. Species and sizes are given as the agency names them; a dash means the agency does not say.
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Stocking dates and places can change without notice; check with the agency before a trip. ReelTourney is not affiliated with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.