Ontonagon County · stream · order 5 river · ~111 cfs typical
Big Iron River
Big Iron River is a stream in Ontonagon County, Michigan. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
75°
68°
12 mph
24%
Sat
Overcast
68°
64°
13 mph
20%
Sun
Overcast
67°
59°
10 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Little Iron River0.9 mi
- Mineral River1.1 mi
- Ash Creek1.9 mi
- Union River2.5 mi
- Anderson Creek6.1 mi
- West Branch Iron River6.3 mi
- West Branch Duck Creek4.9 mi
- Duck Creek4.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Big Iron River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Iron River?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Big Iron River?+
Big Iron River is a stream in Ontonagon County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.