Benzie County · stream · order 4 river · ~126 cfs typical
Platte River
Stocked 24× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Platte River is a stream in Benzie County, Michigan, stocked with Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 6, 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
Overcast
79°
67°
8 mph
19%
Sat
Rain
70°
62°
8 mph
50%
Sun
Overcast
76°
61°
13 mph
10%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 6 | Coho Salmon | 228,964 | 14" | |
| Apr 30 | Coho Salmon | 33,988 | 13.6" | |
| Apr 30 | Coho Salmon | 61,200 | 13.6" | |
| Apr 28 | Coho Salmon | 28,971 | 13.2" | |
| Apr 28 | Coho Salmon | 66,250 | 13.2" | |
| Apr 27 | Coho Salmon | 9,351 | 13.9" | |
| Apr 27 | Coho Salmon | 57,600 | 13.9" | |
| Apr 27 | Coho Salmon | 28,799 | 13.9" | |
| Apr 22 | Coho Salmon | 75,131 | 14" | |
| Apr 20 | Rainbow Trout | 20,998 | 20" | |
| Apr 8 | Coho Salmon | 76,134 | 13.6" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 8 | Coho Salmon | 301,370 | 14.6" | |
| May 7 | Coho Salmon | 35,528 | 15" | |
| Apr 29 | Coho Salmon | 18,509 | 13.5" | |
| Apr 24 | Coho Salmon | 25,767 | 14.1" | |
| Apr 23 | Coho Salmon | 32,663 | 14.3" | |
| Apr 22 | Rainbow Trout | 20,854 | 19.8" | |
| Apr 21 | Coho Salmon | 18,332 | 14.2" | |
| Apr 16 | Coho Salmon | 7,468 | 14.4" | |
| Apr 16 | Coho Salmon | 19,652 | 14.3" | |
| Apr 14 | Coho Salmon | 3,236 | 14" | |
| Apr 10 | Coho Salmon | 6,695 | 14.1" | |
| Apr 2 | Coho Salmon | 162,635 | 14.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Coho Salmon | 60,412 | 14.1" | |
When does Platte River get stocked?
Going by 24 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All Michigan waters with coho salmon → · All Michigan waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Mud Lake1.5 mi
- Loon Lake1.9 mi
- Long Lake2.6 mi
- Rush Lake3.0 mi
- Round Lake3.1 mi
- Crystal Lake4.9 mi
- Platte Lake4.1 mi
- Deer Lake4.3 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.
Platte River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Platte River?+
Platte River is stocked with Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout in Benzie County, Michigan, most recently on May 6, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Platte River get stocked?+
Going by 24 records since 2025, stocking at Platte River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Platte 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 Platte River?+
Platte River is a stream in Benzie County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 6, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.