Dickinson County · stream · order 3 river · ~43 cfs typical
North Branch Ford River
North Branch Ford River is a stream in Dickinson 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
Rain
84°
64°
9 mph
48%
Sat
Overcast
75°
58°
14 mph
27%
Sun
Overcast
75°
53°
11 mph
2%
→ 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
- Blairs Lake2.4 mi
- Marsh Lake3.0 mi
- Peronto Lake4.9 mi
- Lake Thirtysix5.5 mi
- Hardwood Impoundment6.8 mi
- Hintz Lake5.2 mi
- Bryan Creek7.7 mistocked May 19, 2026
- Cady Lake8.5 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 Ford River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish North Branch Ford 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 Ford River?+
North Branch Ford River is a stream in Dickinson County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.