Marquette County · stream · order 4 river · ~62 cfs typical
Yellow Dog River
Stocked 3× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Yellow Dog River is a stream in Marquette County, Michigan, stocked with Brook Trout — most recently on May 15, 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
Drizzle
81°
67°
16 mph
21%
Fri
Rain
78°
68°
8 mph
35%
Sat
Fog
69°
56°
10 mph
25%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 15 | Brook Trout | 1,900 | 21.9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 22 | Brook Trout | 2,200 | 22.5" | |
| May 22 | Brook Trout | 2,197 | 22.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Johnson Creek0.4 mi
- Brandts Pond1.3 mi
- Iron River1.6 mi
- Bear Lake2.5 mi
- Lake Independence1.9 mi
- Little Pup Creek3.8 mi
- McKenzie Bay2.9 mi
- Big Pup Creek4.1 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.
Yellow Dog River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Yellow Dog River?+
Yellow Dog River is stocked with Brook Trout in Marquette County, Michigan, most recently on May 15, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Yellow Dog 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 Yellow Dog River?+
Yellow Dog River is a stream in Marquette County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.