South Branch Cass River Fishing
Sanilac County, Tuscola County and Lapeer County.
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The South Branch Cass River for visiting anglers
Michigan anglers fish the South Branch Cass River, a river of Sanilac County, Tuscola County and Lapeer County. Mapped, it measures close to 34.1 miles. Supplies are in Sandusky, about 8 miles off.
Launch sites along the South Branch Cass River
Reach the South Branch Cass River on foot from bridges and state land.
MDNR boat access sites, MDNR fishing sites, USGS gauges.
Harvest rules on the South Branch Cass River
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 5 in any combination; minimum 14 inches | Possession: Sat. before Memorial Day – Dec. 31; catch-and-immediate-release open all year |
| Walleye (Lower Peninsula) | 5; minimum 15 inches | Last Sat. in April – March 15 |
| Northern pike (Lower Peninsula) | 2; minimum 24 inches | Last Sat. in April – March 15 |
| Muskellunge | Only 1 per angler per license year (April 1 – March 31); mandatory harvest registration within 24 hours; minimum 42 inches (46, 50 or 38 inches on listed waters) | Possession: 1st Sat. in June – March 15; catch-and-immediate-release open all year |
| Yellow perch | 25 | Open all year |
| Sunfish and crappie | 25 in any combination of the listed species | Open all year |
| Channel catfish | 10; minimum 12 inches | Open all year |
| Flathead catfish | 5; minimum 15 inches | Open all year |
| White bass | 10 | Open all year |
| Cisco and whitefish | 5 in any combination | Open all year |
| Burbot | 5 | Open all year |
| Trout in unclassified lakes | 5, no more than 3 of which may be 15 inches or greater; minimum 8 inches | Open all year |
Statewide limits for the Lower Peninsula cover the South Branch Cass River.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027). All Michigan limits.
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Where to pick up bait for the South Branch Cass River
- Bark Shanty Marinamarina, Sandusky, 8 miles
- Ben's Great Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Marlette, 8 miles
- Salmon Stopbait and tackle shop, Carsonville, 15 miles
- Neal's Charter Svcbait and tackle shop, Brown City, 22 miles
Charter captains and guides near the South Branch Cass River
- J-Lyn Charterscharter, Port Hope, (989) 428-3130
- Thumbs Up Charter Servicescharter, Sebewaing, (810) 513-6073
- Trophy Sport Fishing Charterscharter, Port Austin, (989) 738-7603
- lake St Clair Fishing Guide Servicecharter, Goodells, (810) 531-2191
Towns that put you close to the South Branch Cass River
- Snover1 mile
- Sandusky8 miles
- Marlette11 miles
- Kingston11 miles
Neighboring streams to the South Branch Cass River
- Middle Branch Cass River5 miles
- North Branch Cass River14 miles
- North Branch Flint River23 miles
- Black River, Sanilac County24 miles
The counties around the South Branch Cass River
- Sanilac County
- Tuscola County
- Lapeer County
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Lakes and streams near South Branch Cass River, pictured
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Fishing the South Branch Cass River: questions anglers ask
How do I find the South Branch Cass River on a Michigan map?
The stream threads Sanilac County, Tuscola County and Lapeer County.
How does the MDNR type the South Branch Cass River for trout?
It has no trout regulation Type.
Where are flow readings for the South Branch Cass River posted?
USGS keeps no station on it.
Which launches put boats onto the South Branch Cass River?
Walk-in fishing only on record.
What are the trout limits on the South Branch Cass River?
The Michigan statewide rows, with county exceptions on top.
What does a visitor from out of state pay for the South Branch Cass River?
Anglers 17 and older carry a Michigan all-species fishing license: $26 a year for residents, $76 for nonresidents, $11 for seniors or $10 for one day.
Where do anglers on the South Branch Cass River pick up worms?
Bark Shanty Marina, about 8 miles away.
Is the South Branch Cass River Blue Ribbon water?
No MDNR fish list is published for it.
Which Census town is nearest the South Branch Cass River?
The closest Michigan place is Sandusky, 8 miles out.
Give the South Branch Cass River a full afternoon
Buy the all-species license before the trip.