The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says it has stockpiled Michigan waters with 18 million fish so far this year.

Fish stocking, a process in which officials raise and release both cool and coldwater species in state waters, occurs year-round, with additional fish stockings planned for the fall.

In 2025, the DNR has stocked 18,958,000 fish, requiring 417 stocking trips. The fish stocked totaled more than 331.5 tons, and consisted of 10 different species and one hybrid.

Crews worked 2,345 hours and traveled just over 91,000 miles in 17 specialized stocking trucks to get to the 716 stocking sites across Michigan, the DNR said.

"We had another excellent spring and summer stocking season that will bring ecological benefits and fishing opportunities to Michigan anglers," said

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