Emmet County · stream · order 5 river · ~75 cfs typical
Bear River
Stocked 4× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Bear River is a stream in Emmet County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 28, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
77°
66°
12 mph
37%
Sat
Rain
76°
63°
7 mph
63%
Sun
Fog
76°
56°
14 mph
37%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 28 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 19.6" | |
| Apr 27 | Brown Trout | 940 | 18.78" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 17 | Brown Trout | 990 | 19.36" | |
| Apr 15 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 19.1" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Michigan waters with brown trout → · All Michigan waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Tannery Creek2.3 mi
- Spring Lake2.8 mi
- Mud Lake3.1 mi
- Round Lake4.0 mi
- Walloon Lake7.6 mi
- Sanford Creek7.5 mi
- Mud Lake8.6 mi
- Spring Brook8.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bear River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Bear River?+
Bear River is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Emmet County, Michigan, most recently on Apr 28, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Bear River get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2025, stocking at Bear River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Bear River?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bear River?+
Bear River is a stream in Emmet County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 28, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.