Ottawa County · stream · order 4 river · ~20 cfs typical
South Branch Macatawa River
South Branch Macatawa River is a stream in Ottawa 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
87°
61°
10 mph
18%
Sat
Rain
77°
66°
19 mph
69%
Sun
Rain
75°
62°
17 mph
39%
↘ 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
- North Branch Macatawa River1.3 mi
- Zhigwenabêk Lake3.6 mi
- Macatawa River5.6 mi
- Sink Lake8.3 mi
- Pine Creek6.7 mi
- Black Creek7.9 mi
- Mud Lake7.4 mi
- Rabbit River9.6 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
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 Macatawa River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Branch Macatawa 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 Macatawa River?+
South Branch Macatawa River is a stream in Ottawa County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.