Chippewa County · stream · order 9 river · ~81,782 cfs typical
Saint Marys River
Stocked 18× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Saint Marys River is a stream in Chippewa County, Michigan, stocked with Atlantic Salmon, Brown Trout, Lake Whitefish and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jun 4, 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
Partly cloudy
77°
59°
9 mph
1%
Fri
Fog
82°
65°
12 mph
28%
Sat
Rain
72°
59°
13 mph
66%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 4 | Atlantic Salmon | 21,433 | 15.01" | |
| Jun 3 | Atlantic Salmon | 11,582 | 20.2" | |
| Jun 3 | Atlantic Salmon | 26,290 | 19.7" | |
| Jun 3 | Atlantic Salmon | 11,904 | 20.3" | |
| May 13 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 20.1" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jul 14 | Lake Whitefish | 8,288 | 7.5" | |
| Jul 10 | Lake Whitefish | 15,164 | 6.5" | |
| Jun 20 | Walleye | 69,670 | 5" | |
| Jun 17 | Walleye | 24,888 | 5" | |
| Jun 17 | Walleye | 24,572 | 5" | |
| May 29 | Atlantic Salmon | 12,447 | 20.4" | |
| May 29 | Atlantic Salmon | 12,295 | 20.5" | |
| May 29 | Atlantic Salmon | 25,258 | 20.8" | |
| May 29 | Atlantic Salmon | 23,378 | 15.12" | |
| May 29 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 40.64" | |
| May 20 | Rainbow Trout | 121 | 35.9" | |
| May 20 | Brown Trout | 250 | 37" | |
| May 20 | Rainbow Trout | 128 | 44.3" | |
When does Saint Marys River get stocked?
Going by 18 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in May and June.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Hartley Lake2.8 mi
- Parish Lake2.7 mi
- Jones Lake3.4 mi
- Stringham Lake3.9 mi
- Espanore Lake3.4 mi
- Seaman Lake3.3 mi
- Jackson Lake3.6 mi
- Brown Lake4.0 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.
Saint Marys River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Saint Marys River?+
Saint Marys River is stocked with Atlantic Salmon, Brown Trout, Lake Whitefish and Rainbow Trout in Chippewa County, Michigan, most recently on Jun 4, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Saint Marys River get stocked?+
Going by 18 records since 2025, stocking at Saint Marys River peaks in May and June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys River?+
Saint Marys River is a stream in Chippewa County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Jun 4, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.