Emmet County · stream · order 4 river · ~39 cfs typical
West Branch Maple River
Stocked 3× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
West Branch Maple River is a stream in Emmet County, Michigan, stocked with Arctic Grayling — most recently on May 27, 2025. 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
87°
58°
11 mph
3%
Fri
Overcast
87°
66°
16 mph
38%
Sat
Rain
77°
62°
8 mph
57%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 27 | Arctic Grayling | 9,520 | 0.01" | |
| May 20 | Arctic Grayling | 28,683 | 0.01" | |
| May 12 | Arctic Grayling | 18,900 | 0.01" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- East Branch Maple River0.1 mi
- Lake Kathleen0.1 mi
- Crooked River4.7 mi
- Maple River4.5 mi
- Cold Creek4.8 mi
- Lancaster Creek5.6 mi
- McPhee Creek6.4 mi
- Douglas Lake5.1 mistocked Jun 27, 2024
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 Maple River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West Branch Maple River?+
West Branch Maple River is stocked with Arctic Grayling in Emmet County, Michigan, most recently on May 27, 2025 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish West Branch Maple 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 Maple River?+
West Branch Maple River is a stream in Emmet County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 27, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.