Alpena County · stream · order 6 river · ~717 cfs typical
Thunder Bay River
Stocked 19× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Thunder Bay River is a stream in Alpena County, Michigan, stocked with Atlantic Salmon, Brown Trout, Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 13, 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
Clear
78°
59°
9 mph
1%
Fri
Drizzle
84°
65°
12 mph
34%
Sat
Rain
74°
62°
10 mph
59%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 13 | Atlantic Salmon | 10,480 | 15.76" | |
| May 12 | Rainbow Trout | 9,994 | 18.4" | |
| May 12 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 18.4" | |
| May 12 | Atlantic Salmon | 13,333 | 15.76" | |
| May 12 | Atlantic Salmon | 13,330 | 16.27" | |
| Apr 30 | Brown Trout | 1,900 | 10.45" | |
| Apr 30 | Brown Trout | 1,400 | 10.45" | |
| Apr 30 | Brown Trout | 1,300 | 10.45" | |
| Apr 23 | Coho Salmon | 31,464 | 14.4" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 26 | Walleye | 10,000 | 3.81" | |
| May 14 | Atlantic Salmon | 15,000 | 17.77" | |
| May 14 | Atlantic Salmon | 10,000 | 17.51" | |
| May 7 | Rainbow Trout | 9,998 | 18.8" | |
| Apr 29 | Atlantic Salmon | 15,049 | 17.1" | |
| Apr 29 | Coho Salmon | 43,392 | 13.5" | |
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | 2,000 | 12.15" | |
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | 1,400 | 12.15" | |
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | 1,300 | 12.15" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Sep 24 | Atlantic Salmon | 30,000 | 11.33" | |
When does Thunder Bay River get stocked?
Going by 19 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April and May.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Lake Besser0.9 mi
- Mud Lake3.0 mi
- Mud Lake3.2 mi
- Conway Lake3.4 mi
- Elbow Lake3.9 mi
- Fourmile Pond4.3 mi
- Devils Lake6.1 mi
- Devils Lake6.8 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.
Thunder Bay River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Thunder Bay River?+
Thunder Bay River is stocked with Atlantic Salmon, Brown Trout, Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout in Alpena County, Michigan, most recently on May 13, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Thunder Bay River get stocked?+
Going by 19 records since 2024, stocking at Thunder Bay River peaks in April and May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay River?+
Thunder Bay River is a stream in Alpena County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 13, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.