Gladwin County · stream · order 2 river · ~20 cfs typical
North Branch Cedar River
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
North Branch Cedar River is a stream in Gladwin County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on May 1, 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
Mostly clear
89°
58°
10 mph
11%
Fri
Overcast
91°
65°
12 mph
18%
Sat
Rain
72°
63°
12 mph
73%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 940 | 11.85" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 22 | Brown Trout | 990 | 12.89" | |
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
- Puro Lake0.9 mi
- Lake Contos1.1 mi
- Smith Creek1.4 mi
- Mud Lake1.5 mi
- Pratt Lake1.4 mistocked Jun 16, 2026
- Frost Lake2.1 mi
- Peach Lake2.0 mi
- Wiggins Lake2.7 mistocked Jun 16, 2026
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 Cedar River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in North Branch Cedar River?+
North Branch Cedar River is stocked with Brown Trout in Gladwin County, Michigan, most recently on May 1, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish North Branch Cedar 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 Cedar River?+
North Branch Cedar River is a stream in Gladwin County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.