Manistee River Fishing and Stocking
Kalkaska County, Michigan. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources lists 4 stockings here in the latest year of its data (Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout), the most recent on Sep 26, 2026. Stocked in April and September in two or more years.
2026 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | Brown Trout | 10,874 | 4.56 in |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 5,200 | 7.67 in |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Brown Trout | 11,295 | 7.36 in |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 5,195 | 7.72 in |
2025 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | Brown Trout | 5,678 | 4.28 in |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 5,200 | 7.98 in |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 5,200 | 7.88 in |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Brown Trout | 2,900 | 7.76 in |
2024 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2024 | Brown Trout | 9,504 | 5.44 in |
| Apr 8, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 5,500 | 7.17 in |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Brown Trout | 11,200 | 7.15 in |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 5,499 | 6.12 in |
Other Stocked Waters in Kalkaska 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 “Manistee 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.