Grand Traverse County · stream · order 5 river · ~186 cfs typical
Boardman River
Stocked 27× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Boardman River is a stream in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, stocked with Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lake Sturgeon and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 4, 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
88°
59°
12 mph
2%
Fri
Drizzle
87°
67°
9 mph
28%
Sat
Drizzle
71°
64°
7 mph
71%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 4 | Chinook Salmon | 96,113 | 9" | |
| Apr 29 | Coho Salmon | 33,993 | 13.9" | |
| Apr 29 | Coho Salmon | 57,380 | 13.9" | |
| Apr 13 | Rainbow Trout | 8,497 | 20" | |
| Apr 13 | Rainbow Trout | 8,450 | 20" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 16 | Lake Sturgeon | 10 | 17.3" | |
| Oct 12 | Lake Sturgeon | 160 | 15.8" | |
| Sep 27 | Lake Sturgeon | 137 | 16.7" | |
| Sep 20 | Lake Sturgeon | 2 | 18" | |
| Sep 19 | Lake Sturgeon | 14 | 15.5" | |
| Sep 18 | Lake Sturgeon | 61 | 16.1" | |
| Sep 17 | Lake Sturgeon | 10 | 16.6" | |
| Sep 13 | Lake Sturgeon | 300 | 16" | |
| May 8 | Lake Sturgeon | 1 | 42.7" | |
| Apr 30 | Lake Sturgeon | 1 | 52.5" | |
| Apr 25 | Lake Sturgeon | 4 | 35" | |
| Apr 24 | Coho Salmon | 43,400 | 14.1" | |
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | 8,250 | 19.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Sep 24 | Lake Sturgeon | 50 | 14.8" | |
| Sep 24 | Lake Sturgeon | 82 | 15.1" | |
| Sep 20 | Lake Sturgeon | 79 | 16.2" | |
| Sep 19 | Lake Sturgeon | 24 | 12.7" | |
| Sep 19 | Lake Sturgeon | 73 | 16.1" | |
| Sep 18 | Lake Sturgeon | 76 | 16" | |
| Sep 15 | Lake Sturgeon | 4 | 16.1" | |
| Sep 11 | Lake Sturgeon | 237 | 15.4" | |
| Sep 7 | Lake Sturgeon | 235 | 16.2" | |
When does Boardman River get stocked?
Going by 27 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in September.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Kids Creek0.7 mi
- Boardman Lake1.3 mi
- Cedar Creek2.2 mi
- Cedar Lake3.2 mi
- Cherry Bend Lake3.0 mi
- Mitchel Creek2.8 mi
- East Branch Mitchell Creek2.9 mi
- Sabin Pond4.3 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.
Boardman River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Boardman River?+
Boardman River is stocked with Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lake Sturgeon and Rainbow Trout in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, most recently on May 4, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Boardman River get stocked?+
Going by 27 records since 2024, stocking at Boardman River peaks in September. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Boardman 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 Boardman River?+
Boardman River is a stream in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 4, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.