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Boardman River Fishing and Stocking

Grand Traverse County, Michigan. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources lists 3 stockings here in the latest year of its data (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout), the most recent on May 4, 2026. Stocked in April, May and September in two or more years.

2026 Stocking

DateSpeciesFishSize
May 4, 2026Chinook Salmon96,1133.54 in
Apr 29, 2026Coho Salmon33,9935.47 in
Apr 13, 2026Rainbow Trout8,4977.87 in

2025 Stocking

DateSpeciesFishSize
Oct 16, 2025Lake Sturgeon106.81 in
Oct 12, 2025Lake Sturgeon1606.22 in
Sep 27, 2025Lake Sturgeon1376.57 in
Sep 20, 2025Lake Sturgeon27.09 in
Sep 19, 2025Lake Sturgeon146.1 in
Sep 18, 2025Lake Sturgeon616.34 in
Sep 17, 2025Lake Sturgeon106.54 in
Sep 13, 2025Lake Sturgeon3006.3 in
May 8, 2025Lake Sturgeon116.81 in
Apr 30, 2025Lake Sturgeon120.67 in
Apr 25, 2025Lake Sturgeon413.78 in
Apr 24, 2025Coho Salmon43,4005.55 in
Apr 16, 2025Rainbow Trout8,2507.68 in

2024 Stocking

DateSpeciesFishSize
Sep 24, 2024Lake Sturgeon505.83 in
Sep 24, 2024Lake Sturgeon825.94 in
Sep 20, 2024Lake Sturgeon796.38 in
Sep 19, 2024Lake Sturgeon245.0 in
Sep 19, 2024Lake Sturgeon736.34 in
Sep 18, 2024Lake Sturgeon766.3 in
Sep 15, 2024Lake Sturgeon46.34 in
Sep 11, 2024Lake Sturgeon2376.06 in
Sep 7, 2024Lake Sturgeon2356.38 in
May 8, 2024Chinook Salmon34,9503.43 in
Apr 25, 2024Coho Salmon50,1505.67 in
Apr 25, 2024Coho Salmon28,1335.51 in
Apr 11, 2024Rainbow Trout8,3007.83 in

Other Stocked Waters in Grand Traverse 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 “Boardman 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.