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North Branch Cedar River trout stocking

Gladwin County, Michigan · stream · about 942 ft elevation

North Branch Cedar River was last stocked 6 months ago (May 1, 2026). We have 10 stockings on record since Apr 26, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (1,880 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: brown trout.

Last stocked
6 months ago
May 1, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
1,880 fish
On record
10 stockings
since Apr 26, 2017
  • The most stocked water in Gladwin County (10 stocking days on record).
  • Stocked about as often as a typical Michigan water on our record.

Weather at North Branch Cedar River

  • Tonight
    39°F
    Cloudy
    14% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
  • Monday
    55°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    9% rain · wind 5 mph
  • Monday Night
    37°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    1% rain · wind 5 mph
  • Tuesday
    59°F
    Sunny
    wind 5 to 10 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    30°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Veterans Day
    52°F
    Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
    30% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is North Branch Cedar River stocked?

Most stockings come in April.

By month, all years

JanFebMarApr: 9 stockings9AprMay: 1 stocking1MayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of North Branch Cedar River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
20261
20251
20241
20231
20221
20211
20201
20191

What is stocked

SpeciesStockingsFishFish per stockingTypical size
Brown trout1020,1962,0205.1 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 1,880 fish
DateSpeciesFishSizeSince previous
May 1Latest
Friday
Brown trout
1,880
4.7 in374 days
20251 stocking · 1,980 fish
DateSpeciesFishSizeSince previous
Apr 22
Tuesday
Brown trout
1,980
5.1 in372 days
20241 stocking · 1,860 fish
DateSpeciesFishSizeSince previous
Apr 15
Monday
Brown trout
1,860
5.0 in369 days
20231 stocking · 1,500 fish
  • Apr 12 brown trout, 1,500 fish
20221 stocking · 2,000 fish
  • Apr 13 brown trout, 2,000 fish
20211 stocking · 1,980 fish
  • Apr 22 brown trout, 1,980 fish
20201 stocking · 2,200 fish
  • Apr 15 brown trout, 2,200 fish
20191 stocking · 2,196 fish
  • Apr 18 brown trout, 2,196 fish
20181 stocking · 2,400 fish
  • Apr 19 brown trout, 2,400 fish
20171 stocking · 2,200 fish
  • Apr 26 brown trout, 2,200 fish

From Michigan fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Michigan fishing regulations.

Where is North Branch Cedar River?

Gladwin County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

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Stocked waters near North Branch Cedar River

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Questions about North Branch Cedar River

When was North Branch Cedar River last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was May 1, 2026 (brown trout, 1,880 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
How often is North Branch Cedar River stocked?
It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
Is North Branch Cedar River stocked often?
The most stocked water in Gladwin County (10 stocking days on record). Stocked about as often as a typical Michigan water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in North Branch Cedar River?
Brown trout (10 stockings, 20,196 fish).