When was West Branch Sturgeon River last stocked?

The most recent stocking season on record for West Branch Sturgeon River is 2017. 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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West Branch Sturgeon River Fish Stocking

Cheboygan County, Michigan · 2017 to 2017 on record

According to MDNR records, West Branch Sturgeon River has 3 stocking records on file across 1 species. The most recent stocking season represented is 2017.

Lake Sturgeon

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Stocking records

196

Fish reported stocked

Species

2017

Latest season

Most-stocked species

Lake Sturgeon 3 records

Location

Exact coordinates not yet available · Cheboygan 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

Lake Sturgeon 71 5.04" avg · Black Lake strain · marked: coded wire tag, pit tag —

Lake Sturgeon 55 5.94" avg · Black Lake strain · marked: coded wire tag, pit tag —

Lake Sturgeon 70 5.83" avg · Black Lake strain · marked: coded wire tag, pit tag —

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Quick facts

Latest season 2017

Most stocked Lake Sturgeon

Species Lake Sturgeon

County Cheboygan

Seasons on record 2017 – 2017

Fish reported 196

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 West Branch Sturgeon River stocked with Lake Sturgeon.

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