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Pine River
Stocked 5× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Pine River is a stream in Mackinac County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout and Lake Whitefish — most recently on Apr 30, 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
Rain
79°
65°
9 mph
39%
Sat
Rain
73°
59°
9 mph
63%
Sun
Overcast
78°
55°
9 mph
51%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 30 | Brown Trout | 1,900 | 11.57" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jul 8 | Lake Whitefish | 9,036 | 6.5" | |
| Jul 2 | Lake Whitefish | 50,178 | 8.1" | |
| Apr 30 | Brown Trout | 2,000 | 13.7" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jun 26 | Lake Whitefish | 45,421 | 8.6" | |
Angler reports
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All Michigan waters with brown trout → · All Michigan waters with lake whitefish →
Nearby waters
- Platz Lake1.9 mi
- Carp River2.6 mi
- Nunns Creek4.7 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
- Satago Lake6.4 mi
- Chub Creek7.5 mi
- Cedar Lake7.4 mi
- Guard Lake7.8 mi
- Beaver Pond7.0 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.
Pine River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Pine River?+
Pine River is stocked with Brown Trout and Lake Whitefish in Mackinac County, Michigan, most recently on Apr 30, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Pine River get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2024, stocking at Pine River peaks in April and July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Pine 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 Pine River?+
Pine River is a stream in Mackinac County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 30, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.