Crawford County · stream · order 4 river · ~269 cfs typical
South Branch Au Sable River
South Branch Au Sable River is a stream in Crawford 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
86°
62°
8 mph
36%
Sat
Rain
72°
65°
8 mph
86%
Sun
Fog
76°
58°
12 mph
48%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Wakeley Lake2.7 mi
- Big Creek4.6 mi
- West Branch Big Creek5.2 mi
- East Branch Big Creek5.2 mi
- North Branch Au Sable River4.4 mi
- Chub Lake6.9 mi
- Kneff Lakes5.5 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
- Duck Lake7.9 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.
South Branch Au Sable River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Branch Au Sable 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 South Branch Au Sable River?+
South Branch Au Sable River is a stream in Crawford County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.