When was Payne Lake last stocked?

The most recent stocking season on record for Payne Lake is 2001. 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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Payne Lake Fish Stocking

Barry County, Michigan · 2001 to 2001 on record

According to MDNR records, Payne Lake has 1 stocking records on file across 1 species. The most recent stocking season represented is 2001.

Walleye

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Stocking records

2,000

Fish reported stocked

Species

2001

Latest season

Most-stocked species

Walleye 1 record

Location

Exact coordinates not yet available · Barry County

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Stocking history

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

SpeciesFish stockedSizePhase

Walleye 2,000 7.05" avg · Muskegon strain —

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Quick facts

Latest season 2001

Most stocked Walleye

Species Walleye

County Barry

Seasons on record 2001 – 2001

Fish reported 2,000

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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 Payne Lake stocked with Walleye.

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