When was Cowden Lake last stocked?

The most recent stocking season on record for Cowden Lake is 1996. 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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Cowden Lake Fish Stocking

Montcalm County, Michigan · 1996 to 1996 on record

According to MDNR records, Cowden Lake has 1 stocking records on file across 1 species. The most recent stocking season represented is 1996.

Flathead Catfish

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Stocking records

Fish reported stocked

Species

1996

Latest season

Most-stocked species

Flathead Catfish 1 record

Location

Exact coordinates not yet available · Montcalm County

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Stocking history

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

SpeciesFish stockedSizePhase

Flathead Catfish 73 25" avg —

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Quick facts

Latest season 1996

Most stocked Flathead Catfish

Species Flathead Catfish

County Montcalm

Seasons on record 1996 – 1996

Fish reported 73

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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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MDNR records show Cowden Lake stocked with Flathead Catfish.

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