Delta County · stream · order 5 river · ~735 cfs typical
Escanaba River
Stocked 21× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Escanaba River is a stream in Delta County, Michigan, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Coho Salmon and Walleye — most recently on May 27, 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
Rain
84°
68°
12 mph
43%
Sat
Rain
75°
59°
12 mph
30%
Sun
Overcast
79°
55°
11 mph
5%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 27 | Walleye | 724,585 | 0.9" | |
| May 26 | Brook Trout | 8,066 | 21.6" | |
| May 26 | Brook Trout | 4,237 | 21.6" | |
| May 14 | Brown Trout | 27,000 | 11.07" | |
| May 14 | Brown Trout | 8,989 | 11.07" | |
| May 14 | Brown Trout | 14,100 | 11.07" | |
| May 14 | Brown Trout | 7,100 | 11.07" | |
| May 6 | Coho Salmon | 18,225 | 15.7" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 4 | Brook Trout | 7,995 | 16.2" | |
| Sep 20 | Brown Trout | 375 | 24.1" | |
| May 28 | Brook Trout | 1,175 | 23.5" | |
| May 28 | Brook Trout | 5,778 | 23.5" | |
| May 14 | Brown Trout | 11,000 | 12.52" | |
| May 14 | Brown Trout | 8,245 | 12.52" | |
| May 14 | Brown Trout | 8,250 | 12.52" | |
| May 14 | Brown Trout | 13,750 | 12.52" | |
| May 14 | Brown Trout | 350 | 27.9" | |
| May 14 | Brown Trout | 5,500 | 12.52" | |
| May 7 | Coho Salmon | 39,990 | 15" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 13 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | 16.7" | |
| Oct 8 | Brown Trout | 375 | 27.18" | |
When does Escanaba River get stocked?
Going by 21 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in May.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Portage Creek4.9 mi
- South Mino-kwe Creek3.8 mi
- Lake Minnewasca6.6 mi
- Sandstrom Lake6.7 mi
- Ford River8.3 mistocked May 11, 2026
- Days River8.9 mistocked May 14, 2026
- Schaawe Lake9.1 mi
- Brampton Lake10.9 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.
Escanaba River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Escanaba River?+
Escanaba River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Coho Salmon and Walleye in Delta County, Michigan, most recently on May 27, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Escanaba River get stocked?+
Going by 21 records since 2024, stocking at Escanaba River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Escanaba 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 Escanaba River?+
Escanaba River is a stream in Delta County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 27, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.