According to a DNR media release, they have stocked an incredible 18.9 million fish across Michigan in 2025 alone. DNR Stocking Fuels Fall Fishing in MichiganA DNR employee talks with a student while stocking fish in the Red Cedar River on the campus of Michigan State University. Michigan Department of Natural Resources staff talked with students while stocking the Red Cedar River in East Lansing, near Michigan State University’s campus. RELATED: Michigan DNR Invasive Species Watchlist: Northern SnakeheadOf course, listing all of the lakes and rivers stocked with nearly 19 million fish is a daunting task. Gallery Credit: Scott ClowOut of State Fishing License Revenue By State Captain Experiences researched U.S.