Iron County · stream · order 3 river · ~6 cfs typical
West Branch Mitchigan River
West Branch Mitchigan River is a stream in Iron 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
81°
64°
8 mph
51%
Sat
Fog
72°
58°
11 mph
29%
Sun
Partly cloudy
74°
52°
9 mph
1%
→ 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
- Saint Johns Lake2.0 mi
- Bullhead Lake4.0 mi
- Penglase Lake3.9 mi
- Bullhead Lake4.8 mi
- Northwest Lake3.5 mi
- Grant Lake4.0 mi
- Simons Lake4.9 mi
- Mill Creek4.9 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 Mitchigan River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West Branch Mitchigan 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 Mitchigan River?+
West Branch Mitchigan River is a stream in Iron County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.