When was Rouge River last stocked?

The most recent stocking season on record for Rouge River is 2003. 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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Rouge River Fish Stocking

Wayne County, Michigan · 2003 to 2003 on record

According to MDNR records, Rouge River has 4 stocking records on file across 4 species. The most recent stocking season represented is 2003.

Channel Catfish Fathead Minnow Hybrid Sunfish Largemouth Bass

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Stocking records

2,700

Fish reported stocked

Species

2003

Latest season

Most-stocked species

Channel Catfish 1 record

Fathead Minnow 1 record

Hybrid Sunfish 1 record

Largemouth Bass 1 record

Location

Exact coordinates not yet available · Wayne County

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We don't have coordinates for this water on file.

Stocking history

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

SpeciesFish stockedSizePhase

Channel Catfish 200 7.01" avg —

Fathead Minnow 900 1.97" avg —

Hybrid Sunfish 1,400 3.5" avg · Hybrid strain —

Largemouth Bass 200 7.48" avg —

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Quick facts

Latest season 2003

Most stocked Channel Catfish

Species Channel Catfish, Fathead Minnow, Hybrid Sunfish, Largemouth Bass

County Wayne

Seasons on record 2003 – 2003

Fish reported 2,700

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 Rouge River stocked with Channel Catfish, Fathead Minnow, Hybrid Sunfish, Largemouth Bass.

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