Jackson County fish stocking & fishing report
In the last 12 months, the Michigan DNR reported stocking 508,899 fish at 3 lakes and streams in Jackson County, including Walleye and Rainbow Trout. The most recent plant was on Apr 29, 2026.
508,899Fish stocked (12 months)
3Lakes and streams
Apr 29Most recent plant
2Species
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Recent stockings in Jackson County
Apr 29, 2026
Grand River245,000 Walleye · avg 0.1 in · Muskegon strainTOMPKINS RD.
Apr 27, 2026
Grand River249,500 Walleye · avg 0.1 in · Muskegon strain
Mar 31, 2026
Farwell Lake9,199 Rainbow Trout · avg 5.9 in · Eagle Lake strain
Mar 31, 2026
Swains Lake5,200 Rainbow Trout · avg 5.9 in · Eagle Lake strain
Every stocked lake and stream in Jackson County
| Lake or stream | Last stocked | Species | Fish (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand River | Apr 29, 2026 | Walleye | 494,500 |
| Farwell Lake | Mar 31, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 9,199 |
| Swains Lake | Mar 31, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 5,200 |
About this report
This page lists the public fish plants the Michigan DNR has reported in Jackson County over the last 12 months. It updates by itself every time the DNR posts new stocking reports. Private pond plants are left out. The DNR sometimes posts reports days or weeks after the fish go in, so a lake may have been stocked before it shows up here.
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