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Sturgeon River
Stocked 25× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Sturgeon River is a stream in Delta County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout, Lake Sturgeon and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 6, 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
Drizzle
81°
66°
15 mph
54%
Sat
Showers
74°
65°
14 mph
48%
Sun
Overcast
80°
55°
10 mph
9%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 6 | Brown Trout | 1,900 | 10.4" | |
| May 6 | Brown Trout | 1,898 | 10.4" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Lake Sturgeon | 176 | 16" | |
| Oct 1 | Lake Sturgeon | 2 | 46.5" | |
| Sep 23 | Lake Sturgeon | 127 | 16.6" | |
| Sep 18 | Lake Sturgeon | 85 | 17.5" | |
| Sep 18 | Lake Sturgeon | 103 | 17.5" | |
| Sep 13 | Lake Sturgeon | 3 | 48.1" | |
| Sep 13 | Lake Sturgeon | 253 | 18.9" | |
| Sep 13 | Lake Sturgeon | 1 | 72" | |
| Aug 28 | Lake Sturgeon | 92 | 17.6" | |
| Aug 28 | Lake Sturgeon | 93 | 17.8" | |
| May 10 | Lake Sturgeon | 20 | 28.9" | |
| May 5 | Brown Trout | 2,000 | 11.82" | |
| Apr 29 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 27.94" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 11 | Lake Sturgeon | 1 | 52.2" | |
| Nov 5 | Lake Sturgeon | 6 | 18.02" | |
| Oct 16 | Lake Sturgeon | 17 | 17.68" | |
| Oct 16 | Lake Sturgeon | 2 | 39.5" | |
| Sep 16 | Lake Sturgeon | 14 | 17.52" | |
| Sep 14 | Lake Sturgeon | 1 | 52.5" | |
| Sep 14 | Lake Sturgeon | 180 | 20.83" | |
| Aug 16 | Lake Sturgeon | 84 | 18.28" | |
| Aug 16 | Lake Sturgeon | 90 | 18.28" | |
| Aug 16 | Lake Sturgeon | 87 | 17.81" | |
When does Sturgeon River get stocked?
Going by 25 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in September.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Boutlier Lake2.4 mi
- Marsh Lake2.7 mi
- Moss Lake4.5 mi
- Little Moss Lake5.9 mi
- Little Lake6.5 mi
- Fishdam River5.9 mi
- Ogontz River5.5 mi
- Little Fishdam River6.4 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.
Sturgeon River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Sturgeon River?+
Sturgeon River is stocked with Brown Trout, Lake Sturgeon and Rainbow Trout in Delta County, Michigan, most recently on May 6, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Sturgeon River get stocked?+
Going by 25 records since 2024, stocking at Sturgeon River peaks in September. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Sturgeon 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 Sturgeon River?+
Sturgeon River is a stream in Delta County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 6, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.