Iosco County · stream · order 5 river · ~92 cfs typical
Tawas River
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Tawas River is a stream in Iosco County, Michigan, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 7, 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
77°
61°
10 mph
4%
Fri
Drizzle
84°
66°
9 mph
20%
Sat
Drizzle
73°
64°
11 mph
64%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 7 | Rainbow Trout | 10,438 | 17.5" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 17 | Rainbow Trout | 11,286 | 18.1" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Dead Creek0.5 mi
- Cold Creek1.6 mi
- Sims Creek3.6 mi
- Johns Creek2.7 mi
- Tawas Lake4.0 mi
- Silver Creek5.1 mi
- Kunze Creek5.0 mi
- Lake Solitude4.3 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.
Tawas River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Tawas River?+
Tawas River is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Iosco County, Michigan, most recently on May 7, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Tawas 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 Tawas River?+
Tawas River is a stream in Iosco County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 7, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.