When was Shay Lake last stocked?

The most recent stocking season on record for Shay Lake is 2010. 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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Shay Lake Fish Stocking

Tuscola County, Michigan · 2010 to 2010 on record

According to MDNR records, Shay Lake has 3 stocking records on file across 3 species. The most recent stocking season represented is 2010.

Black Crappie Channel Catfish Hybrid Sunfish

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Stocking records

558

Fish reported stocked

Species

2010

Latest season

Most-stocked species

Black Crappie 1 record

Channel Catfish 1 record

Hybrid Sunfish 1 record

Location

Exact coordinates not yet available · Tuscola County

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Stocking history

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

SpeciesFish stockedSizePhase

Black Crappie 258 5" avg —

Channel Catfish 100 4" avg —

Hybrid Sunfish 200 5" avg · Hybrid strain —

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Quick facts

Latest season 2010

Most stocked Black Crappie

Species Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Sunfish

County Tuscola

Seasons on record 2010 – 2010

Fish reported 558

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 Shay Lake stocked with Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Sunfish.

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