When was Chain Lakes last stocked?

The most recent stocking season on record for Chain Lakes is 2023. 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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Chain Lakes Fish Stocking

Iosco County, Michigan · 2013 to 2023 on record

According to MDNR records, Chain Lakes has 9 stocking records on file across 5 species. The most recent stocking season represented is 2023.

Black Crappie Bluegill Hybrid Sunfish Walleye Yellow Perch

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Stocking records

6,208

Fish reported stocked

Species

2023

Latest season

Stocking activity by season

5 seasons on record, most in the 2018 (3 records). Click a bar to jump to that season below.

2 records

2023 · 1,158 fish

2013

2016

2018

2021

2023

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

Black Crappie 3 records

Bluegill 3 records

Hybrid Sunfish 1 record

Walleye 1 record

Yellow Perch 1 record

Location

Exact coordinates not yet available · Iosco County

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Stocking history

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

SpeciesFish stockedSizePhase

Bluegill 400 5" avg —

Walleye 758 5" avg —

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Quick facts

Latest season 2023

Most stocked Black Crappie

Species Black Crappie, Bluegill, Hybrid Sunfish, Walleye, Yellow Perch

County Iosco

Seasons on record 2013 – 2023

Fish reported 6,208

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 Chain Lakes stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Hybrid Sunfish, Walleye, Yellow Perch.

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