Houghton County · stream · order 5 river · ~50 cfs typical
West Branch Sturgeon River
1 stocking on record · Michigan DNR
West Branch Sturgeon River is a stream in Houghton County, Michigan, stocked with Brook Trout — most recently on May 28, 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
86°
66°
18 mph
29%
Fri
Rain
82°
68°
12 mph
35%
Sat
Overcast
77°
56°
13 mph
20%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 28 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 14.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Silver River0.8 mi
- West Branch Otter River2.9 mistocked May 27, 2025
- North Branch Otter River2.9 mistocked May 27, 2025
- Clear Creek4.4 mi
- Farce Creek4.4 mi
- North Branch Bear Creek5.0 mi
- Mustard Creek6.2 mi
- Bart Creek6.1 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 Sturgeon River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West Branch Sturgeon River?+
West Branch Sturgeon River is stocked with Brook Trout in Houghton County, Michigan, most recently on May 28, 2025 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish West Branch Sturgeon 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 Sturgeon River?+
West Branch Sturgeon River is a stream in Houghton County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 28, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.