MI · River
South Branch River
Water conditions
2°F warmer than typical for this date
Measured at USGS gauge 04137020 · 21:45 UTC-6
Weather
Weather not yet loaded for this water.
Best times today
- Major period19:23–21:23
- Minor period00:10–01:10
- Major period07:58–09:58
- Minor period16:51–17:51
Moonrise 00:40 · Moonset 17:21 · times UTC-6 (approx)
Recently stocked
No stocking records for this water yet.
What to throw
Largemouth Bass
75°F, clarity n/a, summer → steady through grass chartreuse chatterbait
Why we say this: Berkley bait selection guidance
75°F, clarity n/a, summer → finesse on deep structure natural drop shot
Why we say this: Bassmaster summer deep-water guide
Rainbow Trout
75°F, clarity n/a, summer → trolled over deeper water silver spoon
Why we say this: In-Fisherman summer trout guidance
Gear partners
Sonar and lake mapping earn their keep on a water like South Branch River — find the depth and structure the bite is holding on, then match it to the picks above.
- Electronics & fish finders: Garmin · Bass Pro Shops — Fish finders, sonar & lake mapping
- Rods & reels: Abu Garcia (Pure Fishing) · Bass Pro Shops
- Boats & marine: Bass Pro Shops — Boats, trolling motors & marine gear
Nearby & related
Stocked nearby in the last two weeks
- Lake Margrethe · Walleye · 51 miJun 29, 2026
- Lake Missaukee · Walleye · 73 miJun 29, 2026
- Bear Lake · Walleye · 117 miJun 30, 2026
- Lake Michigan · Walleye · 151 miJul 1, 2026
- Indian Lake · Walleye · 162 miJul 7, 2026
- Huron Lake · 294 miJun 30, 2026
Nearby waters
- Jose Lake 3 mi
- Loud Dam Pond 3 mi
- Chain Lakes 4 mi
- Vaughn Lake 5 mi
- Loon Lake 6 mi
- Long Lake 6 mi
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