Mason County · stream · order 5 river · ~208 cfs typical
Big South Branch Pere Marquette River
Stocked 8× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Big South Branch Pere Marquette River is a stream in Mason County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 29, 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
86°
56°
11 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
85°
67°
8 mph
27%
Sat
Rain
69°
63°
10 mph
57%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 29 | Rainbow Trout | 10,607 | 17.9" | |
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | 1,695 | 16.54" | |
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | 1,700 | 16.54" | |
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | 1,698 | 16.54" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 25 | Rainbow Trout | 10,908 | 18.5" | |
| Apr 15 | Brown Trout | 1,798 | 18.6" | |
| Apr 15 | Brown Trout | 1,800 | 18.6" | |
| Apr 15 | Brown Trout | 1,796 | 18.6" | |
When does Big South Branch Pere Marquette River get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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All Michigan waters with brown trout → · All Michigan waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Black Creek0.7 mi
- Saunders Lake1.9 mi
- Weldon Creek1.5 mi
- McKimzie Lake2.8 mi
- Allen Lake3.1 mi
- Bartons Lake3.3 mi
- Bailey Lake3.3 mi
- Whelan Lake2.9 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.
Big South Branch Pere Marquette River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Big South Branch Pere Marquette River?+
Big South Branch Pere Marquette River is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Mason County, Michigan, most recently on Apr 29, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Big South Branch Pere Marquette River get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2025, stocking at Big South Branch Pere Marquette River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Big South Branch Pere Marquette 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 South Branch Pere Marquette River?+
Big South Branch Pere Marquette River is a stream in Mason County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 29, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.