Osceola County · stream · order 4 river · ~71 cfs typical
Middle Branch River
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Middle Branch River is a stream in Osceola County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on May 18, 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
89°
60°
8 mph
16%
Sat
Rain
69°
63°
10 mph
81%
Sun
Drizzle
78°
60°
11 mph
55%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 18 | Brown Trout | 580 | 17.11" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 20 | Brown Trout | 740 | 17.62" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Norway Creek1.0 mi
- Giss-I-Was Creek2.3 mi
- Whetstone Creek2.9 mi
- Big Dollar Lake3.1 mi
- Doc and Tom Creek3.5 mi
- West Branch Middle Branch River4.2 mi
- Lake Taho4.0 mi
- Woods Lake5.2 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.
Middle Branch River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Middle Branch River?+
Middle Branch River is stocked with Brown Trout in Osceola County, Michigan, most recently on May 18, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Middle Branch 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 Middle Branch River?+
Middle Branch River is a stream in Osceola County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 18, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.