Arenac County · stream · order 5 river · ~219 cfs typical
Rifle River
Rifle River is a stream in Arenac 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
84°
66°
13 mph
13%
Sat
Rain
73°
65°
12 mph
66%
Sun
Rain
70°
62°
17 mph
52%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
- Saverine Creek2.4 mi
- Pine River2.1 mi
- Rifle River3.4 mi
- South Branch Pine River3.4 mi
- Big Creek3.5 mi
- Duck Lake Drain4.6 mi
- Saganing River6.3 mi
- Middle Branch Pine River5.5 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.
Rifle River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Rifle 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 Rifle River?+
Rifle River is a stream in Arenac County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.