Alger County · stream · order 4 river · ~8 cfs typical
West Branch Laughing Whitefish River
West Branch Laughing Whitefish River is a stream in Alger County, Michigan. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Rain
78°
68°
10 mph
61%
Sat
Drizzle
69°
54°
9 mph
46%
Sun
Partly cloudy
62°
53°
9 mph
14%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Laughing Whitefish Lake3.1 mi
- Howe Lake2.7 mi
- Silver Lake4.4 mi
- Laughing Whitefish River4.4 mi
- Sand River3.6 mi
- Sand Lake3.4 mi
- James D Jeske Flooding3.6 mi
- James D Jeske Flooding3.9 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.
West Branch Laughing Whitefish River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West Branch Laughing Whitefish 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 West Branch Laughing Whitefish River?+
West Branch Laughing Whitefish River is a stream in Alger County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.