When was Hess Lake last stocked?

The most recent stocking season on record for Hess Lake is 2006. Michigan's source reports by season, not an exact date.

Does a stocking record mean the fish are still there?

No. A record means fish were reported stocked. Fish may have been caught, moved or died since. Always check current regulations before fishing.

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Hess Lake Fish Stocking

Newaygo County, Michigan · 1995 to 2006 on record

According to MDNR records, Hess Lake has 11 stocking records on file across 5 species. The most recent stocking season represented is 2006.

Northern Pike Bluegill Yellow Perch Fathead Minnow Hybrid Sunfish

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Stocking records

51,250

Fish reported stocked

Species

2006

Latest season

Stocking activity by season

5 seasons on record, most in the 1995 (4 records). Click a bar to jump to that season below.

1 records

2006 · 7,000 fish

1995

1996

1999

2000

2006

Stocking records per season (labelled by the season's end year). Michigan's source reports by season, so records aren't broken out by month.

Most-stocked species

Northern Pike 4 records

Bluegill 3 records

Yellow Perch 2 records

Fathead Minnow 1 record

Hybrid Sunfish 1 record

Location

Exact coordinates not yet available · Newaygo County

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Stocking history

Values shown exactly as the agency reported them; species names are normalized for search.

SpeciesFish stockedSizePhase

Hybrid Sunfish 7,000 4" avg · Hybrid strain —

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Quick facts

Latest season 2006

Most stocked Northern Pike

Species Northern Pike, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Fathead Minnow, Hybrid Sunfish

County Newaygo

Seasons on record 1995 – 2006

Fish reported 51,250

Coordinates —

Data source

Compiled from public records published by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. StockedSpots is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by MDNR.

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR). Data last checked September 1, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

MDNR records show Hess Lake stocked with Northern Pike, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Fathead Minnow, Hybrid Sunfish.

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