Houghton County · stream · order 5 river · ~55 cfs typical
West Branch Otter River
1 stocking on record · Michigan DNR
West Branch Otter River is a stream in Houghton County, Michigan, stocked with Brook Trout — 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
Rain
87°
70°
9 mph
41%
Sat
Overcast
75°
63°
11 mph
21%
Sun
Clear
75°
53°
10 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 27 | Brook Trout | 2,309 | 11.37" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- North Branch Otter River0.0 mistocked May 27, 2025
- North Branch Bear Creek2.5 mi
- South Branch Bear Creek3.3 mi
- West Branch Sturgeon River2.9 mistocked May 28, 2025
- Bart Creek3.9 mi
- Silver River3.6 mi
- Farce Creek5.2 mi
- Bruno Creek4.0 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 Otter River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West Branch Otter River?+
West Branch Otter River is stocked with Brook Trout in Houghton 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 Otter 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 Otter River?+
West Branch Otter River is a stream in Houghton 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.