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Franklin Branch

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Michigan, United States

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Top fish species at Franklin Branch

Walleye
Walleye
Creek chub
Creek chub
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General info

Franklin Branch is a stream located in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Walleye and Creek chub.

Location

42°31′21.3″N 83°17′41.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Franklin Branch, MI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Michigan can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Franklin Branch fishing

the Franklin Branch is a stream located in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°31′21.3″N 83°17′41.8″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Franklin Branch by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in the Franklin Branch are:
  • Walleye - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Creek chub - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Franklin Branch fishing reports are:

Fishing in Michigan requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident, non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination licenses, available online or at licensed agents.

In Michigan, no fishing license is required for anglers under 17 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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