Mason County · stream · order 5 river · ~140 cfs typical
Big Sable River
Stocked 9× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Big Sable River is a stream in Mason County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon and Coho Salmon — most recently on May 13, 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
76°
58°
11 mph
1%
Fri
Drizzle
77°
67°
13 mph
28%
Sat
Rain
70°
63°
13 mph
58%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 13 | Brown Trout | 1,900 | 13.52" | |
| May 13 | Brown Trout | 2,800 | 13.52" | |
| Apr 30 | Chinook Salmon | 99,452 | 9.3" | |
| Apr 7 | Coho Salmon | 14,918 | 13.8" | |
| Apr 6 | Coho Salmon | 15,951 | 13.8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 5 | Chinook Salmon | 101,059 | 9.4" | |
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | 2,000 | 13.42" | |
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | 3,000 | 13.42" | |
| Apr 23 | Coho Salmon | 34,800 | 14.4" | |
When does Big Sable River get stocked?
Going by 9 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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All Michigan waters with brown trout → · All Michigan waters with chinook salmon →
Nearby waters
- Lost Lake1.2 mi
- Middle Bayou2.7 mi
- South Bayou2.9 mi
- Lincoln River3.6 mi
- Lost Lakes3.7 mi
- Lincoln Lake4.5 mi
- Pere Marquette River5.9 mistocked May 19, 2026
- Nordhouse Lake5.5 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.
Big Sable River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Big Sable River?+
Big Sable River is stocked with Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon and Coho Salmon in Mason County, Michigan, most recently on May 13, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Big Sable River get stocked?+
Going by 9 records since 2025, stocking at Big Sable River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Big Sable 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 Big Sable River?+
Big Sable River is a stream in Mason County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 13, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.