Cheboygan County · stream · order 6 river · ~1,018 cfs typical
Cheboygan River
Stocked 4× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Cheboygan River is a stream in Cheboygan County, Michigan, stocked with Chinook Salmon and Rainbow Trout — 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
83°
59°
8 mph
1%
Fri
Rain
85°
68°
16 mph
39%
Sat
Drizzle
71°
62°
10 mph
56%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 13 | Rainbow Trout | 11,692 | 18.6" | |
| May 11 | Chinook Salmon | 76,109 | 9.5" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 8 | Rainbow Trout | 12,696 | 18.4" | |
| May 7 | Chinook Salmon | 74,017 | 9.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Michigan waters with chinook salmon → · All Michigan waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Little Black River1.2 mi
- Tannery Gully2.3 mi
- Great Lakes2.5 mi
- Black River3.6 mi
- Laperell Creek4.8 mi
- Terry Creek5.1 mi
- Twin Lakes6.4 mi
- Mud Lake6.4 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.
Cheboygan River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cheboygan River?+
Cheboygan River is stocked with Chinook Salmon and Rainbow Trout in Cheboygan County, Michigan, most recently on May 13, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Cheboygan River get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2025, stocking at Cheboygan River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan River?+
Cheboygan River is a stream in Cheboygan 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.