Alpena County · stream · order 5 river · ~222 cfs typical
Lower South Branch Thunder Bay River
Lower South Branch Thunder Bay River is a stream in Alpena 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
87°
66°
10 mph
43%
Sat
Rain
73°
63°
10 mph
81%
Sun
Drizzle
73°
57°
12 mph
65%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Lake Winyah1.3 mistocked Oct 29, 2024
- North Branch Thunder Bay River2.0 mi
- Zim Lake2.4 mi
- Muskrat Farm Lake2.8 mi
- Blue Lake3.5 mi
- Fourmile Pond3.6 mi
- Jacobs Lake5.6 mi
- Denton Lake5.7 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.
Lower South Branch Thunder Bay River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lower South Branch Thunder Bay 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 Lower South Branch Thunder Bay River?+
Lower South Branch Thunder Bay River is a stream in Alpena County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.