Baraga County · stream · order 4 river · ~20 cfs typical
Slate River
1 stocking on record · Michigan DNR
Slate River is a stream in Baraga County, Michigan, stocked with Brook Trout — most recently on May 19, 2025. 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
86°
70°
9 mph
46%
Sat
Rain
72°
61°
9 mph
24%
Sun
Partly cloudy
76°
55°
10 mph
7%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 19 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 13.02" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Ravine River0.6 mistocked May 19, 2025
- Silver River2.1 mistocked May 28, 2025
- Bella Lake3.1 mi
- Fossom Creek3.0 mi
- Roland Lake4.1 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
- Dakota Creek5.0 mi
- Page Creek7.0 mi
- Gomanche Creek7.0 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.
Slate River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Slate River?+
Slate River is stocked with Brook Trout in Baraga County, Michigan, most recently on May 19, 2025 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Slate 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 Slate River?+
Slate River is a stream in Baraga County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 19, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.