Benzie County · stream · order 4 river · ~196 cfs typical
Betsie River
Stocked 13× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Betsie River is a stream in Benzie County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 14, 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°
67°
10 mph
20%
Sat
Drizzle
69°
64°
9 mph
48%
Sun
Overcast
76°
61°
17 mph
8%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 14 | Brown Trout | 4,000 | 11.07" | |
| May 14 | Brown Trout | 3,998 | 11.07" | |
| May 14 | Brown Trout | 3,999 | 11.07" | |
| Apr 13 | Rainbow Trout | 20,500 | 20" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 25,990 | 19.59" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 10,500 | 19.59" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 10,496 | 19.59" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 13 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | 14.97" | |
| Apr 10 | Rainbow Trout | 10,200 | 19.3" | |
| Apr 9 | Rainbow Trout | 10,200 | 19.3" | |
| Apr 8 | Brown Trout | 26,794 | 18.18" | |
| Apr 8 | Brown Trout | 12,000 | 18.18" | |
| Apr 8 | Brown Trout | 10,699 | 18.18" | |
When does Betsie River get stocked?
Going by 13 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All Michigan waters with brown trout → · All Michigan waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Betsie Lake0.8 mi
- Herring Creek4.4 mi
- Lower Herring Lake4.8 mistocked Jun 25, 2025
- Herring Lake Outlet4.9 mi
- Crystal Lake4.2 mi
- Round Lake5.3 mi
- Upper Herring Lake5.7 mistocked Jun 25, 2025
- Long Lake5.9 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.
Betsie River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Betsie River?+
Betsie River is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Benzie County, Michigan, most recently on May 14, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Betsie River get stocked?+
Going by 13 records since 2025, stocking at Betsie River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Betsie 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 Betsie River?+
Betsie River is a stream in Benzie County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 14, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.