Midland County · stream · order 6 river · ~679 cfs typical
Chippewa River
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Chippewa River is a stream in Midland County, Michigan, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 30, 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
90°
64°
8 mph
6%
Sat
Showers
75°
64°
12 mph
69%
Sun
Showers
70°
61°
15 mph
46%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 30 | Rainbow Trout | 13,423 | 18.9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 11 | Rainbow Trout | 13,182 | 18.3" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Sturgeon Creek1.3 mi
- Brine Pond Number 61.8 mi
- Bullock Creek2.0 mi
- Prairie Creek2.2 mi
- Pine River2.3 mi
- Newell Drain4.6 mi
- Carrol Creek Drain3.9 mi
- Grass Creek7.3 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.
Chippewa River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Chippewa River?+
Chippewa River is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Midland County, Michigan, most recently on Apr 30, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Chippewa 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 Chippewa River?+
Chippewa River is a stream in Midland County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 30, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.