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Little Sturgeon River
Stocked 4× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Little Sturgeon River is a stream in Cheboygan County, Michigan, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 25, 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
86°
66°
13 mph
45%
Sat
Rain
75°
64°
8 mph
69%
Sun
Drizzle
77°
55°
11 mph
48%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 25 | Rainbow Trout | 450 | 40.64" | |
| Apr 25 | Rainbow Trout | 1,055 | 27.94" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 22 | Rainbow Trout | 3,103 | 35.56" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jun 20 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 35.56" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Sturgeon River0.5 mi
- Lake Marina1.9 mi
- Roberts Lake2.6 mi
- Indian River3.5 mi
- Cochran Lake2.8 mi
- Pigeon River3.3 mi
- Little Pigeon River3.6 mi
- Burt Lake5.3 mistocked Aug 22, 2025
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.
Little Sturgeon River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Little Sturgeon River?+
Little Sturgeon River is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Cheboygan County, Michigan, most recently on Apr 25, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Little Sturgeon River get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2024, stocking at Little Sturgeon River peaks in April and June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Little Sturgeon 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 Little Sturgeon River?+
Little Sturgeon River is a stream in Cheboygan County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 25, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.