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Black River
Stocked 11× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Black River is a stream in Gogebic County, Michigan, stocked with Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon, Lake Sturgeon and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jun 10, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan DNR; 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
84°
71°
21 mph
55%
Fri
Drizzle
78°
69°
10 mph
22%
Sat
Overcast
73°
58°
15 mph
12%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 10 | Walleye | 10,567 | 3.22" | |
| May 12 | Brook Trout | 490 | 21.4" | |
| May 8 | Chinook Salmon | 124,639 | 9.4" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 20,101 | 18.1" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Aug 23 | Lake Sturgeon | 567 | 15.74" | |
| May 21 | Brook Trout | 550 | 22.5" | |
| May 8 | Lake Sturgeon | 1 | 39.7" | |
| May 6 | Rainbow Trout | 3,043 | 18.1" | |
| Apr 29 | Lake Sturgeon | 1 | 52" | |
| Apr 7 | Rainbow Trout | 17,924 | 19.6" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Aug 17 | Lake Sturgeon | 498 | 13.9" | |
When does Black River get stocked?
Going by 11 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in May.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All Michigan waters with brook trout → · All Michigan waters with chinook salmon →
Nearby waters
- Sagaigan Lake2.8 mi
- Sand Island Creek3.2 mi
- Gipsy Creek3.3 mi
- Maple Creek3.3 mi
- Presque Isle River4.6 mi
- Narrows Creek7.4 mi
- Copper Creek5.5 mi
- Speaker Creek6.2 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.
Black River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Black River?+
Black River is stocked with Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon, Lake Sturgeon and Rainbow Trout in Gogebic County, Michigan, most recently on Jun 10, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Black River get stocked?+
Going by 11 records since 2024, stocking at Black River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Black 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 Black River?+
Black River is a stream in Gogebic County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Jun 10, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.