Ogemaw County · stream · order 4 river · ~43 cfs typical
West Branch Rifle River
West Branch Rifle River is a stream in Ogemaw 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
Overcast
89°
65°
10 mph
25%
Sat
Rain
71°
64°
8 mph
79%
Sun
Rain
73°
59°
14 mph
55%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
- Grass Lake0.7 mi
- Cabin Lake0.8 mi
- Lake Ogemaw0.9 mistocked Oct 17, 2024
- Silver Lake1.1 mi
- Grass Lake1.3 mi
- Bovee Lake1.4 mi
- Norway Lake2.1 mi
- Eddy Creek2.8 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.
West Branch Rifle River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West Branch Rifle 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 Rifle River?+
West Branch Rifle River is a stream in Ogemaw County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.