Fishing in
Ontonagon County
Ontonagon County, Michigan has 297 named fishable waters, 6 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
202 waters
Waters in Ontonagon County
- Ontonagon Riverstream7× stocked
- Courtney Lakelake6× stocked
- Mirror Lakelake5× stocked
- East Branch Ontonagon Riverstream3× stocked
- Clear Creekstream2× stocked
- Firesteel Riverstream1× stocked
- Bond Falls Flowagelake2,137 ac
- Victoria Reservoirreservoir294 ac
- Lake of the Cloudslake150 ac
- Sixmile Lakelake82 ac
- Bass Lakelake64 ac
- Clark Lakelake53 ac
- Deadman Lakelake50 ac
- Sudden Lakelake39 ac
- Steusser Lakelake36 ac
- Weidman Lakelake29 ac
- Sleepy Pondlake21 ac
- Erickson Lakelake20 ac
- Amber Lakelake18 ac
- Camp Lakelake17 ac
- Temple Lakelake15 ac
- Blair Lakelake15 ac
- Butterfield Lakelake15 ac
- Sand Lakelake15 ac
- Indian Creeklake15 ac
- Lily Pondlake13 ac
- Mattie Lakelake13 ac
- Hemlock Lakelake12 ac
- Johnson Lakelake11 ac
- Millet Pondlake11 ac
267 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Brook Trout4 waters
- Rainbow Trout3 waters
- Brown Trout1 waters
- Lake Sturgeon1 waters
- Splake1 waters
- Walleye1 waters
Latest stockings
- East Branch Ontonagon RiverRainbow TroutMay 28, 2026
- Mirror LakeRainbow TroutMay 5, 2026
- Mirror LakeSplakeMar 2, 2026
- Courtney LakeBrook TroutDec 19, 2025
- Courtney LakeBrook TroutDec 17, 2025
- Ontonagon RiverLake SturgeonNov 4, 2025
- Firesteel RiverRainbow TroutOct 22, 2025
- Ontonagon RiverWalleyeJul 3, 2025
- Ontonagon RiverLake SturgeonJul 2, 2025
- Clear CreekBrook TroutJun 6, 2025
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Ontonagon County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Ontonagon County, Michigan?+
Ontonagon County has 297 named fishable waters, 6 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Ontonagon County?+
Waters in Ontonagon County hold brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout and lake sturgeon. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Ontonagon County?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.