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West Branch Whitefish River
Stocked 6× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
West Branch Whitefish River is a stream in Delta County, Michigan, stocked with Brook Trout — most recently on May 12, 2026. 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
83°
68°
11 mph
39%
Sat
Drizzle
73°
58°
11 mph
32%
Sun
Overcast
76°
53°
11 mph
11%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 12 | Brook Trout | 3,699 | 21.7" | |
| May 12 | Brook Trout | 3,700 | 21.7" | |
| May 11 | Brook Trout | 3,700 | 21.4" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 6 | Brook Trout | 3,250 | 21.9" | |
| May 6 | Brook Trout | 3,247 | 21.9" | |
| May 2 | Brook Trout | 3,750 | 22" | |
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Nearby waters
- East Branch Whitefish River0.0 mistocked May 28, 2026
- Little West Branch Whitefish River1.4 mi
- Spring Lake2.0 mi
- Merles Lake2.7 mi
- Lower Eighteenmile Lake3.6 mi
- McDonald Lake3.3 mi
- Bishop Lake3.9 mi
- Peterson Lake4.6 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 Whitefish River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West Branch Whitefish River?+
West Branch Whitefish River is stocked with Brook Trout in Delta County, Michigan, most recently on May 12, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does West Branch Whitefish River get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2025, stocking at West Branch Whitefish River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish West Branch Whitefish 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 Whitefish River?+
West Branch Whitefish River is a stream in Delta County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 12, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.