Rainbow Trout Stocked · 48 plants · last April 1, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Marl Lake fishing
Marl Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about once a year since 1979, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- April 1, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 48
- Since 1979
- Species recorded
- 1
- Surface acres
- 19.3
Fish at Marl Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 48 plants · last April 1, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk How Marl Lake is stocked
About 2,699 reported fish per acre, the most of 6 lakes in Montcalm County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
1,000
Fish stocked in 1980
2,000
Fish stocked in 1981
1,500
Fish stocked in 1982
1,800
Fish stocked in 1983
2,000
Fish stocked in 1984
1,500
Fish stocked in 1985
1,000
Fish stocked in 1986
1,000
Fish stocked in 1987
1,000
Fish stocked in 1988
1,000
Fish stocked in 1989
1,000
Fish stocked in 1990
999
Fish stocked in 1991
920
Fish stocked in 1992
1,000
Fish stocked in 1993
870
Fish stocked in 1994
997
Fish stocked in 1995
999
Fish stocked in 1996
1,000
Fish stocked in 1997
998
Fish stocked in 1998
990
Fish stocked in 1999
970
Fish stocked in 2000
1,000
Fish stocked in 2001
1,000
Fish stocked in 2002
1,000
Fish stocked in 2003
998
Fish stocked in 2004
1,000
Fish stocked in 2005
1,095
Fish stocked in 2006
999
Fish stocked in 2007
992
Fish stocked in 2008
998
Fish stocked in 2009
896
Fish stocked in 2010
999
Fish stocked in 2011
1,000
Fish stocked in 2012
1,000
Fish stocked in 2013
999
Fish stocked in 2014
999
Fish stocked in 2015
1,000
Fish stocked in 2016
1,000
Fish stocked in 2017
1,098
Fish stocked in 2018
1,100
Fish stocked in 2019
1,095
Fish stocked in 2020
955
Fish stocked in 2021
1,000
Fish stocked in 2022
1,275
Fish stocked in 2023
950
Fish stocked in 2024
1,098
Fish stocked in 2025
1,000
Fish stocked in 2026
1,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| April 9, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| May 10, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,098 | – | report |
| May 3, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 950 | – | report |
| May 16, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,275 | – | report |
| May 4, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| April 29, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 955 | – | report |
| May 1, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,095 | – | report |
| April 30, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | – | report |
| May 1, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,098 | – | report |
| May 11, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| April 29, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| May 6, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 999 | – | report |
| May 6, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 999 | – | report |
| May 1, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| May 12, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| April 19, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 999 | – | report |
| April 30, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 896 | – | report |
| April 14, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 998 | – | report |
| May 3, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 992 | – | report |
| May 5, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 999 | – | report |
| April 19, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 1,095 | – | report |
| April 15, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| May 13, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 998 | – | report |
| April 22, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| April 9, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| April 12, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| April 14, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 970 | – | report |
| April 7, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 990 | – | report |
| April 10, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 998 | – | report |
| April 15, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| March 10, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 999 | – | report |
| May 19, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 997 | – | report |
| April 15, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 870 | – | report |
| April 17, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| April 16, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 920 | – | report |
| April 18, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 999 | – | report |
| April 5, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| April 27, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| May 4, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| April 10, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| April 3, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| April 30, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | – | report |
| April 1, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | – | report |
| May 3, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 1,800 | – | report |
| April 6, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | – | report |
| May 6, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | – | report |
| April 9, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
MDOT's Marl Lake Roadside Park (No. 511-P) is on M-46 at the north edge of the lake, west of Vestaburg.
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
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 Marl Lake?
Fishing Marl Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 48 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 1, 2026.
When is Marl Lake stocked?
Last stocked April 1, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 1979, most often in April and May. About 2,699 reported fish per acre, the most of 6 lakes in Montcalm County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How do you get on Marl Lake?
MDOT's Marl Lake Roadside Park (No. 511-P) is on M-46 at the north edge of the lake, west of Vestaburg.
Which lakes near Marl Lake were stocked more recently?
Crystal Lake (10 mi) was stocked more recently.