Van Buren County · stream · order 4 river · ~81 cfs typical
North Branch Paw Paw River
North Branch Paw Paw River is a stream in Van Buren 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
Overcast
81°
58°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
84°
62°
6 mph
14%
Sat
Showers
75°
67°
14 mph
67%
→ 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 Paw Paw River0.0 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
- Davis Lake1.1 mi
- Shaw Lake1.3 mi
- Wilcox Lake1.4 mi
- Simmons Lake1.5 mi
- Brownwood Lake1.7 mistocked Nov 6, 2025
- Brandywine Creek1.4 mi
- Round Lake1.8 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 Paw Paw River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish North Branch Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw River?+
North Branch Paw Paw River is a stream in Van Buren County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.