When was Hardwood Lake last stocked?

The most recent stocking season on record for Hardwood Lake is 1999. 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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Hardwood Lake Fish Stocking

Ogemaw County, Michigan · 1979 to 1999 on record

According to MDNR records, Hardwood Lake has 8 stocking records on file across 2 species. The most recent stocking season represented is 1999.

Northern Pike Largemouth Bass

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Stocking records

158,707

Fish reported stocked

Species

1999

Latest season

Stocking activity by season

7 seasons on record, most in the 1981 (2 records). Click a bar to jump to that season below.

1 records

1999 · 1,000 fish

1979

1981

1985

1986

1988

1990

1999

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

Northern Pike 7 records

Largemouth Bass 1 record

Location

Exact coordinates not yet available · Ogemaw County

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Stocking history

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

SpeciesFish stockedSizePhase

Northern Pike 1,000 1.69" avg —

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Quick facts

Latest season 1999

Most stocked Northern Pike

Species Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass

County Ogemaw

Seasons on record 1979 – 1999

Fish reported 158,707

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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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Frequently asked questions

MDNR records show Hardwood Lake stocked with Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass.

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