When was West Branch Rifle River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 8, 2018 (brook trout and rainbow trout, 510 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.

Is West Branch Rifle River stocked often?

Number 6 of 7 stocked waters in Ogemaw County by stocking days. 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 Rifle River?

Brook trout (1 stocking, 200 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 310 fish).

West Branch Rifle River trout stocking

Ogemaw County, Michigan · stream · about 854 ft elevation

West Branch Rifle River was last stocked 101 months ago (Jun 8, 2018). We have 1 stocking on record since Jun 8, 2018. Species stocked: brook trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

101 months ago

Jun 8, 2018

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

1 stocking

since Jun 8, 2018

Number 6 of 7 stocked waters in Ogemaw County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record.

Weather at West Branch Rifle River

Tonight
40°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy
18% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Monday
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
11% rain · wind 5 mph
Monday Night
37°F
Mostly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 5 mph
Tuesday
60°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
29% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Brook trout	1	200	200	8.7 in
Rainbow trout	1	310	310	11.3 in

Stocking history

20181 stocking · 510 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
Jun 8Latest Friday	Brook troutRainbow trout	510	10.0 in

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 Rifle River?

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

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Hoister Lakelake · 23 mistocked Apr 27, 2020
Blue Lakelake · 23 mistocked May 7, 2018
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Questions about West Branch Rifle River

When was West Branch Rifle River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jun 8, 2018 (brook trout and rainbow trout, 510 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
Is West Branch Rifle River stocked often?: Number 6 of 7 stocked waters in Ogemaw County by stocking days. 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 Rifle River?: Brook trout (1 stocking, 200 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 310 fish).