West Branch Maple River trout stocking
Emmet County, Michigan · stream · about 1,030 ft elevation
West Branch Maple River was last stocked 17 months ago (May 27, 2025). We have 3 stockings on record since May 12, 2025. Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: arctic grayling.
- The second most stocked of 4 waters in Emmet County.
- Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record.
Weather at West Branch Maple River
- Overnight41°FMostly Cloudy1% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
- Monday51°FMostly Cloudy3% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Monday Night43°FPartly Cloudy7% rain · wind 10 mph
- Tuesday53°FMostly Sunnywind 10 to 15 mph
- Tuesday Night35°FPartly Cloudywind 0 to 10 mph
- Veterans Day49°FPartly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers33% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is West Branch Maple River stocked?
Most stockings come in May. Stocked 3 times in 2025, mostly in May, usually on Tuesdays, about every 8 days.
By month, all years
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic grayling | 3 | 171,309 | 57,103 |
Stocking history
20253 stockings · 171,309 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|
May 27Latest Tuesday | Arctic grayling | 28,560 | 1 week |
May 20 Tuesday | Arctic grayling | 86,049 | 8 days |
May 12 Monday | Arctic grayling | 56,700 |
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 West Branch Maple River?
Emmet County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near West Branch Maple River
- Hasler Creekstream · 9 mistocked May 22, 2024
- Bear Riverstream · 15 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
- Weber Lakelake · 17 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
- Little Sturgeon Riverstream · 18 mistocked Apr 25, 2026
- Cheboygan Riverstream · 19 mistocked May 13, 2026
- Boyne Riverstream · 23 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
- Thumb (Louise) Lakelake · 24 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
All stocked waters in Emmet CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about West Branch Maple River
- When was West Branch Maple River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 27, 2025 (arctic grayling, 28,560 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is West Branch Maple River stocked?
- Stocked 3 times in 2025, mostly in May, usually on Tuesdays, about every 8 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
- Is West Branch Maple River stocked often?
- The second most stocked of 4 waters in Emmet County. Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in West Branch Maple River?
- Arctic grayling (3 stockings, 171,309 fish).