Trout Fishing Today in SE Michigan

2OI3 ADULT TROUT STOCKING PROGRAM
HURON RMR - Proud Lake Recreation Area
SPRING MILL POND - Island Lake Recreation Area
Our hatcheries maintain broodstock for rearing the trout needed around the state. Every year
they have a certain amount of these larger fish that are surplus to their needs. These are the fish
stocked in these special regulation areas. The number of fish varies each year. This year there
are good numbers of both brown trout and rainbow trout. ENJOY!
The numbers and sizes of trout to be stocked this year are listed below.
Water bod)' Number - Species Averase Lensth (weieht)

Huron River 
1000 Brown Trout 13-14 inches (1 lb)
1000 Brown Trout 16-19 inches (1-3 lbs)
100 Brown Trout 24-26 inches (6-8 lbs
400 Rainbow Trout 14-16 inches (1-2 lbs)
500 Rainbow Trout 20-22 inches (3-5 lbs

spring mill pond 
150 Brown Trout 16-19 inches (1-3 lbs)
50 Brown Trout 24-26 inches (6-8 lbs
200 Rainbow Trout 14-16 inches (1-2 lbs)
200 Rainbow Trout 20-22 inches (3-5 lbs)

SPECIAL FISHING REGULATIONS APPLY:
Huron River in Proud Lake Recreation Area
Closed to fishing October 1 through March 31. From April I through Apri|26,2013, anglers are
limited to flies-only , catch & release. Youth under 12 years old may keep one fish between 8-12
inches. Beginning Aprll27 ,20L3, all baits are allowed and anglers may keep up to 5 trout over 8
inches, but only 3 over 15 inches, from the Huron River.
Sprins Mill Pond in Island Lake Recreation Area
Closed to fishing from March 15 through March 31. From April 1 through Aprll26,2013,
anglers are limited to artificial lures only, catch & release. Youth under 12 years old may keep
one fish between 8-12 inches. Beginning April27,2013, allbaits are allowed and anglers may
keep up to 5 fish over 8 inches, but only 3 fish over 15 inches, from Spring Mill Pond.
See the 2013 Michigan Fishing Guide for complete special regulation details. For additional
information about this program please feel free to contact one of the following Michigan DNR
Offices:
Proud Lake Recreation Area Headquarters 248'685-2433
Island Lake Recreation Area Headquarters 810-229-7061
Southeast Michigan DNR District Office 248-359-9040
SEE CURRENT FISHING GUIDE FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF REGULATIONS

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