Grand Traverse County · stream · order 3 river · ~56 cfs typical
North Branch Boardman River
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
North Branch Boardman River is a stream in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, stocked with Arctic Grayling — most recently on Oct 28, 2025. 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
Overcast
90°
56°
9 mph
2%
Fri
Drizzle
84°
65°
8 mph
30%
Sat
Rain
71°
61°
8 mph
81%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 28 | Arctic Grayling | 557 | 12.52" | |
| Aug 8 | Arctic Grayling | 1,123 | 7.92" | |
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
- South Branch Boardman River0.0 mi
- Twin Lake0.4 mi
- Dollar Lake1.5 mi
- Twin Lakes2.0 mi
- Island Lake2.3 mi
- Muncie Lake2.4 mi
- Bullhead Lake3.5 mi
- Sand Lakes3.2 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.
North Branch Boardman River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in North Branch Boardman River?+
North Branch Boardman River is stocked with Arctic Grayling in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, most recently on Oct 28, 2025 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish North Branch Boardman 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 North Branch Boardman River?+
North Branch Boardman River is a stream in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Oct 28, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.