Big Sable River Fishing and Stocking
Mason County, Michigan. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources lists 4 stockings here in the latest year of its data (Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon and Coho Salmon), the most recent on May 13, 2026. Stocked in April and May in two or more years.
2026 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | Brown Trout | 1,900 | 5.32 in |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Chinook Salmon | 99,452 | 3.66 in |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Coho Salmon | 14,918 | 5.43 in |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Coho Salmon | 15,951 | 5.43 in |
2025 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | Chinook Salmon | 101,059 | 3.7 in |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Brown Trout | 2,000 | 5.28 in |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Coho Salmon | 34,800 | 5.67 in |
2024 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | Chinook Salmon | 99,698 | 3.9 in |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Coho Salmon | 20,900 | 5.31 in |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Coho Salmon | 20,899 | 5.28 in |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Brown Trout | 1,898 | 4.93 in |
Other Stocked Waters in Mason 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 “Big Sable 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.