Rainbow Trout Stocked · 42 plants · last April 2, 2019 Best: dawn, dusk Lake Lavine fishing
Lake Lavine fishing: not stocked since April 2, 2019. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout on a natural lake. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- April 2, 2019
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 42
- Since 1979
- Species recorded
- 1
- Surface acres
- 89.7
Fish at Lake Lavine
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 42 plants · last April 2, 2019 Best: dawn, dusk Lake Lavine is known for its fishing, containing significant numbers of perch, bass, bluegill, and crappie. It is a deep lake with steep drop-offs. A state-operated public fishing site with a paved boat ramp is located on the southeastern shore. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources formerly stocked rainbow trout here, but this practice stopped in 2009 after illegal release of northern pike diminished the native habitat. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
How Lake Lavine is stocked
About 1,900 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 5 lakes in Branch County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
2,200
Fish stocked in 1980
2,200
Fish stocked in 1981
2,200
Fish stocked in 1982
3,000
Fish stocked in 1983
4,300
Fish stocked in 1984
4,200
Fish stocked in 1985
4,300
Fish stocked in 1986
4,816
Fish stocked in 1987
4,300
Fish stocked in 1988
4,300
Fish stocked in 1989
4,300
Fish stocked in 1990
4,294
Fish stocked in 1991
4,180
Fish stocked in 1992
4,300
Fish stocked in 1993
4,100
Fish stocked in 1994
4,297
Fish stocked in 1995
4,298
Fish stocked in 1996
4,299
Fish stocked in 1997
4,298
Fish stocked in 1998
4,260
Fish stocked in 1999
4,240
Fish stocked in 2000
4,288
Fish stocked in 2001
4,300
Fish stocked in 2002
4,300
Fish stocked in 2003
4,258
Fish stocked in 2004
4,275
Fish stocked in 2005
4,726
Fish stocked in 2006
4,295
Fish stocked in 2007
4,297
Fish stocked in 2008
4,297
Fish stocked in 2009
4,300
Fish stocked in 2010
4,298
Fish stocked in 2011
4,300
Fish stocked in 2012
4,299
Fish stocked in 2013
4,400
Fish stocked in 2014
4,399
Fish stocked in 2015
4,400
Fish stocked in 2016
4,299
Fish stocked in 2017
4,720
Fish stocked in 2018
4,600
Fish stocked in 2019
4,730
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 4,730 | – | report |
| April 10, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 4,600 | – | report |
| April 17, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 4,720 | – | report |
| April 18, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 4,299 | – | report |
| April 16, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 4,400 | – | report |
| April 8, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 4,399 | – | report |
| April 24, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 4,400 | – | report |
| March 21, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 4,299 | – | report |
| April 11, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 4,300 | – | report |
| April 19, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 4,298 | – | report |
| April 22, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 4,300 | – | report |
| April 9, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 4,297 | – | report |
| April 18, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 4,297 | – | report |
| April 3, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 4,295 | – | report |
| April 19, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 4,726 | – | report |
| April 7, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 4,275 | – | report |
| April 9, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 4,258 | – | report |
| April 3, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 4,300 | – | report |
| April 3, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 4,300 | – | report |
| March 28, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 4,288 | – | report |
| April 5, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 4,240 | – | report |
| March 25, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 4,260 | – | report |
| March 19, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 4,298 | – | report |
| April 8, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 4,299 | – | report |
| April 10, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 4,298 | – | report |
| April 7, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 4,297 | – | report |
| April 8, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 4,100 | – | report |
| April 6, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 4,300 | – | report |
| April 17, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 4,180 | – | report |
| April 18, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 4,294 | – | report |
| April 18, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 4,300 | – | report |
| April 18, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 4,300 | – | report |
| April 28, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 4,300 | – | report |
| May 7, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 516 | – | report |
| April 28, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 4,300 | – | report |
| May 14, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 4,300 | – | report |
| April 16, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 4,200 | – | report |
| April 5, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 4,300 | – | report |
| April 13, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | – | report |
| March 31, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 2,200 | – | report |
| April 29, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 2,200 | – | report |
| April 19, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 2,200 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Kinderhook
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Lake Lavine
Lake Lavine is a deep lake with steep drop-offs. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Lake Lavine?
Fishing Lake Lavine usually means Rainbow Trout. All 42 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 2, 2019.
When is Lake Lavine stocked?
Not stocked since April 2, 2019. About 1,900 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 5 lakes in Branch County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How do you get on Lake Lavine?
The nearest town is Kinderhook. Facilities include restrooms and dock.
Which lakes near Lake Lavine were stocked more recently?
Cary Lake (9.9 mi) and Matteson Lake (14.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Cary Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Matteson Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.