Marquette County · stream · order 5 river · ~125 cfs typical
Chocolay River
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Chocolay River is a stream in Marquette County, Michigan, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 28, 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°
65°
13 mph
39%
Fri
Rain
84°
67°
9 mph
46%
Sat
Drizzle
71°
56°
15 mph
38%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 28 | Rainbow Trout | 11,797 | 18.9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 8 | Rainbow Trout | 11,988 | 17.7" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Silver Creek1.4 mi
- Carp River1.7 mistocked May 26, 2026
- Buschell Lake1.7 mi
- Cedar Creek2.4 mi
- Orianna Brook2.7 mi
- Quarry Pond2.8 mi
- Big Creek2.7 mi
- Pelissier Lake3.7 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.
Chocolay River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Chocolay River?+
Chocolay River is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Marquette County, Michigan, most recently on May 28, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Chocolay 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 Chocolay River?+
Chocolay River is a stream in Marquette County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 28, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.