Manistee County · lake · 5 acres · order 2 river · ~2 cfs typical
Browns Bayou
Browns Bayou is a lake in Manistee County, Michigan. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan's fish & wildlife agency; 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
84°
64°
8 mph
27%
Sat
Rain
69°
62°
8 mph
65%
Sun
Overcast
80°
61°
12 mph
10%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Walton Pond1.5 mi
- Sickle Creek1.3 mi
- Chief Creek1.9 mi
- Claybank Lake3.0 mi
- Bear Creek2.9 mi
- Schimke Creek5.1 mi
- Chief Lake4.8 mi
- Watson 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.
Browns Bayou fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Browns Bayou?+
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 Browns Bayou?+
Browns Bayou is a lake in Manistee County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.