When was First Lake last stocked?

The most recent stocking season on record for First Lake is 1986. 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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First Lake Fish Stocking

Newaygo County, Michigan · 1983 to 1986 on record

According to MDNR records, First Lake has 10 stocking records on file across 6 species. The most recent stocking season represented is 1986.

Black Crappie Bluegill Largemouth Bass Walleye Northern Pike Yellow Perch

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Stocking records

919

Fish reported stocked

Species

1986

Latest season

Stocking activity by season

2 seasons on record, most in the 1983 (9 records). Click a bar to jump to that season below.

1 records

1986 · 52 fish

1983

1986

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 2 records

Bluegill 2 records

Largemouth Bass 2 records

Walleye 2 records

Northern Pike 1 record

Location

Exact coordinates not yet available · Newaygo County

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Stocking history

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

SpeciesFish stockedSizePhase

Largemouth Bass 52 9.13" avg —

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Quick facts

Latest season 1986

Most stocked Black Crappie

Species Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch

County Newaygo

Seasons on record 1983 – 1986

Fish reported 919

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 First Lake stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch.

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