Iron County · stream · order 4 river · ~92 cfs typical
North Branch Paint River
North Branch Paint River is a stream in Iron 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
79°
62°
7 mph
43%
Sat
Overcast
74°
58°
13 mph
22%
Sun
Overcast
78°
54°
8 mph
3%
→ 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 Paint River0.0 mi
- Bush Creek0.8 mi
- Edna Creek1.2 mi
- McColman Creek1.2 mi
- Ponozzo Lake1.9 mi
- Fur Farm Pond4.2 mi
- Merriman Lake5.4 mi
- Little Tamarack Lake5.4 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 Paint River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish North Branch Paint 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 Paint River?+
North Branch Paint River is a stream in Iron County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.