East Branch Whitefish River
Brook trout water; 1 stocking on the 2026 record.
Alger County · Michigan · see it on the national map
1
stocking 2026
May 19
last stocked
1,650
fish reported
The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Brook trout
Stocking record 2026
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19 | Brook trout | adult | 1,650 | completed |
Gear for this water
It has been a while since the trucks came. The holdovers have spread out and wised up; downsize and fish natural.
For the trout (brook trout stocked 1 time here in 2026, moving water)
| Waders or wet-wading boots | stocked stream fish stack in the obvious pools; getting to the next one is the edge |
| Light spinning rod | 5 to 6.5 ft light or ultralight; short rods cast under branches |
| Inline spinners | 1/16 to 1/8 oz silver or gold; swing them across the current seams |
Suggestions follow from what the state actually stocks here and what kind of water it is, nothing else. No sponsored placements.
Nearby stocked waters
The closest waters with stocking pages of their own, straight-line miles from this one.
| Water | Distance | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| Haymeadow Creek | 5.3 mi | May 19 |
| Dana Lake | 12 mi | Jun 2 |
| Days River | 12 mi | May 14 |
| Camp Seven Lake | 15 mi | Jun 22 |
| Gooseneck Lake | 15 mi | Jun 22 |
Records from Michigan DNR
(official page). Placement from USGS GNIS. Schedules change without notice.
Seasons, limits, and licenses:
Michigan fishing
regulations.