Arenac County · stream · order 5 river · ~83 cfs typical
East Branch Au Gres River
Stocked 7× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
East Branch Au Gres River is a stream in Arenac County, Michigan — most recently on Apr 23, 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
78°
63°
11 mph
3%
Fri
Overcast
87°
67°
10 mph
15%
Sat
Rain
75°
65°
15 mph
66%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 23 | Brown Trout | 9,400 | 13.17" | |
| Apr 22 | Rainbow Trout | 12,238 | 18.4" | |
| Apr 10 | Rainbow Trout | 4,039 | 19.5" | |
| Apr 9 | Rainbow Trout | 11,995 | 19.8" | |
| Apr 7 | Rainbow Trout | 10,498 | 19.8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 21 | Brown Trout | 9,900 | 11.51" | |
| Apr 8 | Rainbow Trout | 17,911 | 15.9" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Cranberry Lake1.9 mi
- Oxbow Lake2.4 mi
- Bear Creek3.2 mi
- Lost Lake5.0 mi
- McMullen Drain4.6 mi
- Sand Creek5.9 mi
- Laundrie Drain5.5 mi
- Johns Creek7.5 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.
East Branch Au Gres River fishing — FAQ
When does East Branch Au Gres River get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2025, stocking at East Branch Au Gres River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish East Branch Au Gres 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 East Branch Au Gres River?+
East Branch Au Gres River is a stream in Arenac County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 23, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.