Houghton County · stream · order 3 river · ~7 cfs typical
South Branch Bear Creek
South Branch Bear Creek is a stream in Houghton 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
Drizzle
86°
69°
10 mph
38%
Sat
Overcast
74°
58°
10 mph
19%
Sun
Mostly clear
75°
53°
10 mph
1%
→ 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
- North Branch Bear Creek0.9 mi
- Bart Creek1.5 mi
- North Branch Otter River3.3 mistocked May 27, 2025
- West Branch Otter River3.3 mistocked May 27, 2025
- West Branch Sante River5.1 mi
- Sante River5.3 mi
- Bruno Creek5.6 mi
- West Branch Sturgeon River5.9 mistocked May 28, 2025
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 Bear Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Branch Bear Creek?+
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 Bear Creek?+
South Branch Bear Creek is a stream in Houghton County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.