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MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced the totals from its 2023 fall fish stocking efforts. The DNR stocked six different species

The DNR’s fisheries raised and delivered more than 1 million fish across the state this fall.

LANSING — In early November, three Michigan lakes were stocked with Arctic grayling — including one in the Upper Peninsula. These fish are surplus from th

Roughly 87 years since Arctic grayling were spotted in Michigan, the iridescent fish will soon be fishable in a handful of Upper Peninsula lakes. The state hopes to eventually build a self-sustaining population in the Lower Peninsula.

More than 269 tons of fish, eight different species, plus one hybrid, and a total of 9,335,410 individual fish — it all adds up to successful spring and summer stocking

The Michigan DNR stocked more than 269 tons of fish at 705 sites across the state this year. They were raised at six state fish hatcheries and two cooperative hatcheries.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said it has stocked more than 9 million fish across the state so far this year, totaling more than 269 tons of fish.

The Michigan DNR has stocked more than nine million fish so far in 2023.

By Ed Eisch and Sierra Williams Michigan Department of Natural Resources LANSING — Michigan has a rich history of rearing fish since the state began opera

Michigan's lakes and rivers are now well stocked with fish for the next fishing season, thanks to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. DNR fish