Cox Pond fishing

Cox Pond fishing has Brook Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2006, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
May 12, 2026
· Brook Trout
Plants on record
27
Since 2006
Species recorded
1
Surface acres
1.7

Fish at Cox Pond

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Around the dates Cox Pond is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 50.6°F in May, 36.9°F in April, 48°F in October, 34.8°F in November. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Brook Trout Stocked · 27 plants · last May 12, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 12, 2026 · 27 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

How Cox Pond is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 2,107 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 18 lakes in Alger County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2006

50

Fish stocked in 2007

100

Fish stocked in 2008

100

Fish stocked in 2009

110

Fish stocked in 2010

110

Fish stocked in 2011

109

Fish stocked in 2012

49

Fish stocked in 2013

350

Fish stocked in 2014

405

Fish stocked in 2015

350

Fish stocked in 2016

400

Fish stocked in 2017

350

Fish stocked in 2018

160

Fish stocked in 2019

140

Fish stocked in 2021

160

Fish stocked in 2022

165

Fish stocked in 2023

165

Fish stocked in 2024

110

Fish stocked in 2025

98

Fish stocked in 2026

100

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 12, 2026Brook Trout100–report
May 1, 2025Brook Trout98–report
April 22, 2024Brook Trout110–report
November 9, 2023Brook Trout55–report
May 11, 2023Brook Trout110–report
May 10, 2022Brook Trout55–report
May 10, 2022Brook Trout110–report
November 10, 2021Brook Trout50–report
April 14, 2021Brook Trout110–report
November 26, 2019Brook Trout30–report
April 30, 2019Brook Trout110–report
October 26, 2018Brook Trout50–report
May 16, 2018Brook Trout110–report
October 18, 2017Brook Trout350–report
October 13, 2016Brook Trout350–report
May 12, 2016Brook Trout50–report
November 3, 2015Brook Trout350–report
October 23, 2014Brook Trout55–report
October 15, 2014Brook Trout350–report
October 21, 2013Brook Trout350–report
October 22, 2012Brook Trout49–report
April 26, 2011Brook Trout109–report
April 15, 2010Brook Trout110–report
April 28, 2009Brook Trout110–report
May 2, 2008Brook Trout100–report
April 20, 2007Brook Trout100–report
November 3, 2006Brook Trout50–report

Access and facts

Nearest town
Wetmore, MI
Facilities
restrooms, dock

Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.

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Common questions

What fish are at Cox Pond?

Fishing Cox Pond usually means Brook Trout. All 27 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked May 12, 2026.

When is Cox Pond stocked?

Last stocked May 12, 2026. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2006, most often in April and May. About 2,107 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 18 lakes in Alger County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2020.

How do you get on Cox Pond?

The nearest town is Wetmore, MI. Facilities include restrooms and dock.

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