Manitowoc County · stream · order 5 river · ~100 cfs typical
South Branch Manitowoc River
South Branch Manitowoc River is a stream in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Wisconsin'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
Partly cloudy
88°
63°
11 mph
1%
Fri
Drizzle
86°
68°
11 mph
36%
Sat
Rain
73°
62°
14 mph
56%
↘ 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
- North Branch Manitowoc River0.0 mi
- Killsnake River1.9 mi
- Bullhead Lake2.1 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Cedar Creek2.3 mi
- Becker Lake4.0 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Long Lake4.5 mi
- Boot Lake5.1 mi
- Grass Lake5.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
South Branch Manitowoc River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Branch Manitowoc River?+
Yes — Wisconsin 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 South Branch Manitowoc River?+
South Branch Manitowoc River is a stream in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.