Rainbow Trout Stocked · 20 plants · last April 13, 2000 Best: dawn, dusk Ruppert Lake fishing
Ruppert Lake fishing: not stocked since May 1, 2013. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout. Also recorded: Bluegill and Largemouth Bass. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and Bluegill.
- Last stocked
- May 1, 2013
- · Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 39
- Since 1980
- Species stocked
- 2 (+2 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 26.9
Fish at Ruppert Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 20 plants · last April 13, 2000 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brown Trout Stocked · 19 plants · last May 1, 2013 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guideHow Ruppert Lake is stocked
About 1,222 reported fish per acre, the most of 3 lakes in Kalamazoo County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1980
2,000
Fish stocked in 1981
1,000
Fish stocked in 1982
1,000
Fish stocked in 1983
1,000
Fish stocked in 1984
950
Fish stocked in 1985
1,000
Fish stocked in 1986
1,320
Fish stocked in 1987
1,500
Fish stocked in 1988
1,500
Fish stocked in 1989
1,370
Fish stocked in 1990
1,498
Fish stocked in 1991
1,366
Fish stocked in 1992
1,500
Fish stocked in 1993
1,200
Fish stocked in 1994
1,470
Fish stocked in 1995
1,625
Fish stocked in 1996
1,530
Fish stocked in 1997
1,594
Fish stocked in 1998
980
Fish stocked in 1999
970
Fish stocked in 2000
1,090
Fish stocked in 2001
430
Fish stocked in 2002
400
Fish stocked in 2003
509
Fish stocked in 2004
420
Fish stocked in 2005
420
Fish stocked in 2006
438
Fish stocked in 2008
418
Fish stocked in 2009
435
Fish stocked in 2010
499
Fish stocked in 2011
419
Fish stocked in 2012
540
Fish stocked in 2013
490
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2013 | Brown Trout | 490 | – | report |
| April 23, 2012 | Brown Trout | 540 | – | report |
| April 25, 2011 | Brown Trout | 419 | – | report |
| April 27, 2010 | Brown Trout | 499 | – | report |
| May 5, 2009 | Brown Trout | 435 | – | report |
| May 7, 2008 | Brown Trout | 418 | – | report |
| April 12, 2006 | Brown Trout | 438 | – | report |
| April 27, 2005 | Brown Trout | 420 | – | report |
| April 27, 2004 | Brown Trout | 420 | – | report |
| May 6, 2003 | Brown Trout | 509 | – | report |
| May 7, 2002 | Brown Trout | 400 | – | report |
| May 1, 2001 | Brown Trout | 430 | – | report |
| April 13, 2000 | Brown Trout | 240 | – | report |
| April 13, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 850 | – | report |
| April 5, 1999 | Brown Trout | 200 | – | report |
| April 5, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 770 | – | report |
| April 8, 1998 | Brown Trout | 200 | – | report |
| April 8, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 780 | – | report |
| April 22, 1997 | Brown Trout | 307 | – | report |
| April 22, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 1,287 | – | report |
| April 18, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | – | report |
| April 18, 1996 | Brown Trout | 280 | – | report |
| March 30, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,360 | – | report |
| March 30, 1995 | Brown Trout | 265 | – | report |
| April 5, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 1,470 | – | report |
| March 24, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | – | report |
| April 27, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | – | report |
| May 13, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 1,366 | – | report |
| April 18, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 1,498 | – | report |
| April 27, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 1,370 | – | report |
| April 26, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | – | report |
| May 13, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | – | report |
| May 15, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 1,320 | – | report |
| April 11, 1985 | Brown Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| April 11, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 950 | – | report |
| April 1, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| April 15, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| April 28, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| April 24, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
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 Ruppert Lake?
Fishing Ruppert Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 20 of 39 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 13, 2000. Brown Trout was last stocked May 1, 2013. Bluegill and Largemouth Bass are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Ruppert Lake stocked?
Not stocked since May 1, 2013. About 1,222 reported fish per acre, the most of 3 lakes in Kalamazoo County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2007.