The Department of Natural Resources on Wednesday said it completed its 2024 fish stocking program by releasing nearly 600,000 fish into Michigan waterways during the fall.
The state department said it released 590,504 fish in the fall and more than 9.7 million fish into Michigan lakes and streams in 2024.
“It was another exceptional fall fish stocking season, enhancing fishing opportunities throughout Michigan,” said DNR Fish Production Program manager Aaron Switzer. “Combined with our successful spring and summer stocking efforts, that brings the total for 2024 to more than 9.7 million fish stocked in Michigan’s waters.”
The fall 2024 effort saw DNR crews stock seven different species at 78 locations throughout the state — 10.7 tons of fingerlings.
The number and type of fish stocked vary by hatchery, the DNR said in a release, because each facility’s ability to rear fish differs due to water supply and temperature.
Source: www.monroenews.com
Author Name: Dan Basso
Publication Date: 01/08/2025