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West Branch Maple River

Michigan, United States

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West Branch Maple River fishing reports

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Creek chub

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Creek chub

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Brook trout

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Brook trout

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Rainbow trout

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Brown trout

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General info

West Branch Maple River is a stream located in Emmet County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Brook trout, Brown trout, and Creek chub.

Location

45Β°33β€²13.5β€³N 84Β°54β€²25.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at West Branch Maple River, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of July 26, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about West Branch Maple River fishing

the West Branch Maple River is a stream located in Emmet County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
45Β°33β€²13.5β€³N 84Β°54β€²25.6β€³W
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The most common species in the West Branch Maple River are:
  • Brook trout - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brown trout - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Creek chub - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
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