Delta County · stream · order 4 river · ~324 cfs typical
Ford River
Stocked 3× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Ford River is a stream in Delta County, Michigan, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 11, 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
Drizzle
81°
68°
10 mph
31%
Sat
Drizzle
75°
59°
11 mph
24%
Sun
Overcast
78°
54°
10 mph
4%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 11 | Rainbow Trout | 9,800 | 18.7" | |
| May 7 | Rainbow Trout | 5,300 | 19.8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 6 | Rainbow Trout | 14,946 | 17" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- North Lake3.0 mi
- Portage Creek3.7 mi
- South Lake4.6 mi
- Henderson Lakes5.9 mi
- Tenmile Creek7.1 mi
- Escanaba River8.3 mistocked May 27, 2026
- Bark River8.4 mi
- Second Lake9.7 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.
Ford River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Ford River?+
Ford River is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Delta County, Michigan, most recently on May 11, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Ford 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 Ford River?+
Ford River is a stream in Delta County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 11, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.