Kalkaska County · stream · order 4 river · ~82 cfs typical
North Branch Manistee River
North Branch Manistee River is a stream in Kalkaska 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
Drizzle
86°
63°
10 mph
17%
Sat
Rain
68°
62°
10 mph
84%
Sun
Fog
78°
59°
11 mph
31%
→ 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
- Pierson Creek0.4 mi
- Big Devil Creek1.1 mi
- East Lake5.1 mi
- Little Cannon Creek5.3 mi
- Twentyeight Lakes4.9 mi
- Kniss Lake6.5 mi
- Price Lake5.5 mi
- Horseshoe Lake6.5 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 Manistee River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish North Branch Manistee 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 Manistee River?+
North Branch Manistee River is a stream in Kalkaska County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.