When was Paint River last stocked?

The most recent stocking season on record for Paint River is 1997. 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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Paint River Fish Stocking

Iron County, Michigan · 1979 to 1997 on record

According to MDNR records, Paint River has 65 stocking records on file across 3 species. The most recent stocking season represented is 1997.

Brown Trout Rainbow Trout Brook Trout

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Stocking records

160,144

Fish reported stocked

Species

1997

Latest season

Stocking activity by season

17 seasons on record, most in the 1993 (7 records). Click a bar to jump to that season below.

2 records

1997 · 10,800 fish

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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

Brown Trout 57 records

Rainbow Trout 6 records

Brook Trout 2 records

Location

Exact coordinates not yet available · Iron County

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Stocking history

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

SpeciesFish stockedSizePhase

Brown Trout 7,200 7.13" avg · Wild Rose strain —

Brown Trout 3,600 7.13" avg · Wild Rose strain —

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Quick facts

Latest season 1997

Most stocked Brown Trout

Species Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout

County Iron

Seasons on record 1979 – 1997

Fish reported 160,144

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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 Paint River stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout.

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