Gladwin County · stream · order 5 river · ~107 cfs typical
South Branch Tobacco River
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
South Branch Tobacco River is a stream in Gladwin County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on May 1, 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
Mostly clear
90°
58°
7 mph
13%
Fri
Overcast
92°
65°
10 mph
14%
Sat
Rain
74°
63°
11 mph
72%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 940 | 11.85" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 22 | Brown Trout | 990 | 12.89" | |
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
- Middle Branch Tobacco River0.0 mi
- North Branch Tobacco River0.0 mi
- Ross Lake0.3 mi
- Cedar River0.8 mi
- Black Creek2.1 mi
- Davidson Creek2.8 mi
- Bear Creek4.2 mi
- Swan Lake5.8 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 Tobacco River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in South Branch Tobacco River?+
South Branch Tobacco River is stocked with Brown Trout in Gladwin County, Michigan, most recently on May 1, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish South Branch Tobacco 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 Tobacco River?+
South Branch Tobacco River is a stream in Gladwin County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.