Marquette County · stream · order 4 river · ~155 cfs typical
Dead River
Dead River is a stream in Marquette 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
Rain
77°
66°
9 mph
58%
Sat
Rain
69°
56°
16 mph
46%
Sun
Mostly clear
64°
54°
8 mph
14%
→ 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
- Shiras Pool0.6 mi
- Orianna Brook3.1 mi
- Quarry Pond3.3 mi
- Carp River4.0 mistocked May 26, 2026
- Three Lakes3.0 mi
- Buschell Lake5.3 mi
- Bishop Pond4.2 mi
- Reany Creek3.9 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.
Dead River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Dead 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 Dead River?+
Dead River is a stream in Marquette County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.