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Indian River
Indian River is a stream in Schoolcraft 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
Overcast
86°
57°
12 mph
23%
Fri
Rain
84°
67°
9 mph
45%
Sat
Rain
73°
61°
10 mph
31%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
- Gray Duck Creek0.5 mi
- Dead Creek0.7 mi
- Iron Creek1.3 mi
- Indian Lake2.1 mistocked Jul 7, 2026
- Smith Creek2.0 mi
- Barnhart Lake3.3 mi
- Smith Slough2.4 mi
- Big Murphy Creek4.1 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.
Indian River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Indian 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 Indian River?+
Indian River is a stream in Schoolcraft County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.