Mason County · stream · order 4 river · ~43 cfs typical
North Branch Lincoln River
North Branch Lincoln River is a stream in Mason 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
82°
65°
9 mph
43%
Sat
Rain
69°
64°
10 mph
71%
Sun
Overcast
77°
62°
17 mph
16%
→ 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
- South Branch Lincoln River0.0 mi
- Costello Creek0.0 mi
- Burr Creek1.9 mi
- Hackert Lake2.6 mistocked Jun 2, 2026
- Vogel Lake3.3 mi
- Hamlin Lake4.3 mistocked Jun 2, 2026
- Dennis Creek4.6 mi
- Lincoln Lake4.3 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 Lincoln River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish North Branch Lincoln 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 Lincoln River?+
North Branch Lincoln River is a stream in Mason County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.