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Cedar River
Stocked 17× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Cedar River is a stream in Menominee County, Michigan, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon and Lake Sturgeon — most recently on May 26, 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
Drizzle
83°
67°
9 mph
23%
Sat
Overcast
74°
60°
12 mph
38%
Sun
Drizzle
69°
59°
16 mph
3%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 26 | Rainbow Trout | 15,998 | 19.4" | |
| May 13 | Chinook Salmon | 42,188 | 7.8" | |
| May 13 | Chinook Salmon | 55,199 | 8" | |
| May 7 | Brown Trout | 12,985 | 11.39" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Aug 28 | Lake Sturgeon | 220 | 14.1" | |
| Jul 3 | Brook Trout | 300 | 23" | |
| May 7 | Brown Trout | 14,898 | 11.75" | |
| May 6 | Chinook Salmon | 39,990 | 7.9" | |
| May 3 | Brook Trout | 1,055 | 24" | |
| Apr 28 | Rainbow Trout | 17,249 | 20.6" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Aug 27 | Lake Sturgeon | 45 | 13.2" | |
| Aug 27 | Lake Sturgeon | 95 | 13.8" | |
| Aug 26 | Lake Sturgeon | 115 | 14.6" | |
| Aug 23 | Lake Sturgeon | 535 | 14.6" | |
| Aug 23 | Lake Sturgeon | 100 | 14.6" | |
| Aug 16 | Lake Sturgeon | 2 | 7.1" | |
| Jul 4 | Brook Trout | 200 | 27" | |
When does Cedar River get stocked?
Going by 17 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in May and August.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Walton River0.3 mi
- Elwood Creek2.0 mi
- Ruleau Creek3.2 mi
- Richardt Lake4.2 mi
- Kessler Lake5.3 mi
- Deer Creek5.7 mi
- Westman Lake4.6 mi
- Devils Creek7.2 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.
Cedar River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cedar River?+
Cedar River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon and Lake Sturgeon in Menominee County, Michigan, most recently on May 26, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Cedar River get stocked?+
Going by 17 records since 2024, stocking at Cedar River peaks in May and August. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Cedar 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 Cedar River?+
Cedar River is a stream in Menominee County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 26, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.