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North Branch Pentwater River
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
North Branch Pentwater River is a stream in Oceana County, Michigan, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 29, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan DNR; 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
82°
64°
9 mph
38%
Sat
Rain
69°
65°
11 mph
73%
Sun
Overcast
77°
62°
17 mph
33%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 29 | Rainbow Trout | 3,706 | 17.9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 25 | Rainbow Trout | 3,505 | 18.5" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Cedar Creek1.5 mi
- Pentwater Lake1.3 mi
- Dumaw Creek2.1 mi
- Pentwater River2.6 mistocked Apr 29, 2026
- Wyckoff Lake4.0 mi
- Russell Creek4.2 mi
- Hart Lake4.1 mistocked Jun 4, 2025
- South Branch Pentwater River4.2 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 Pentwater River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in North Branch Pentwater River?+
North Branch Pentwater River is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Oceana County, Michigan, most recently on Apr 29, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish North Branch Pentwater 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 Pentwater River?+
North Branch Pentwater River is a stream in Oceana County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 29, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.