Rifle River Fishing and Stocking
Ogemaw County, Michigan. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources lists 7 stockings here in the latest year of its data (Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout), the most recent on Apr 23, 2026. Stocked in April and May in two or more years.
2026 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | Brown Trout | 2,800 | 5.19 in |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 23,274 | 7.48 in |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Brown Trout | 2,800 | 4.29 in |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 7.05 in |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 7,153 | 7.91 in |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 11,000 | 7.8 in |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 10,500 | 7.8 in |
2025 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | Brown Trout | 3,000 | 5.85 in |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 28,358 | 7.28 in |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 4,250 | 7.76 in |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 11,536 | 6.38 in |
2024 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | Brown Trout | 2,000 | 5.32 in |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 22,916 | 7.32 in |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 30,996 | 7.48 in |
| Apr 5, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 7.05 in |
Other Stocked Waters in Ogemaw 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 “Rifle 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.