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East Branch Whitefish River
Stocked 4× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
East Branch Whitefish River is a stream in Delta County, Michigan, stocked with Brook Trout and 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°
59°
7 mph
35%
Fri
Rain
84°
67°
11 mph
49%
Sat
Drizzle
73°
58°
11 mph
22%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 28 | Rainbow Trout | 11,799 | 18.8" | |
| May 19 | Brook Trout | 1,650 | 22.2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 21 | Brook Trout | 1,650 | 22.5" | |
| Apr 29 | Rainbow Trout | 12,263 | 20.1" | |
Angler reports
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All Michigan waters with brook trout → · All Michigan waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- West Branch Whitefish River0.0 mistocked May 12, 2026
- Little West Branch Whitefish River1.4 mi
- Spring Lake2.0 mi
- Merles Lake2.6 mi
- Lower Eighteenmile Lake3.6 mi
- McDonald Lake3.3 mi
- Bishop Lake3.9 mi
- Peterson Lake4.6 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 Whitefish River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in East Branch Whitefish River?+
East Branch Whitefish River is stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout in Delta County, Michigan, most recently on May 28, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does East Branch Whitefish River get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2025, stocking at East Branch Whitefish River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish East Branch Whitefish 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 Whitefish River?+
East Branch Whitefish River is a stream in Delta 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.