Van Buren County · stream · order 4 river · ~82 cfs typical
South Branch Paw Paw River
Stocked 4× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
South Branch Paw Paw River is a stream in Van Buren County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on Apr 27, 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
Overcast
81°
58°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
84°
62°
6 mph
14%
Sat
Showers
75°
67°
14 mph
66%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 27 | Brown Trout | 1,400 | 13.17" | |
| Apr 27 | Brown Trout | 1,200 | 13.17" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 14 | Brown Trout | 1,500 | 12.34" | |
| Apr 14 | Brown Trout | 1,300 | 12.34" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- North Branch Paw Paw River0.0 mi
- Davis Lake1.1 mi
- Shaw Lake1.3 mi
- Wilcox Lake1.4 mi
- Simmons Lake1.5 mi
- Brownwood Lake1.7 mistocked Nov 6, 2025
- Brandywine Creek1.4 mi
- Round Lake1.8 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 Paw Paw River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in South Branch Paw Paw River?+
South Branch Paw Paw River is stocked with Brown Trout in Van Buren County, Michigan, most recently on Apr 27, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does South Branch Paw Paw River get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2025, stocking at South Branch Paw Paw River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish South Branch Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw River?+
South Branch Paw Paw River is a stream in Van Buren County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 27, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.