Ontonagon County · stream · order 6 river · ~195 cfs typical
East Branch Ontonagon River
Stocked 3× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
East Branch Ontonagon River is a stream in Ontonagon County, Michigan, stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 28, 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
Rain
87°
67°
11 mph
54%
Fri
Drizzle
83°
69°
12 mph
28%
Sat
Overcast
75°
57°
11 mph
6%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 28 | Rainbow Trout | 20,955 | 19.6" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 5 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 13.56" | |
| May 5 | Rainbow Trout | 12,745 | 17.6" | |
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Middle Branch Ontonagon River0.0 mi
- Sandstone Creek0.5 mi
- Spring Creek0.8 mi
- Deer Lick Creek0.8 mi
- Plover Creek0.8 mi
- Rockland Creek0.9 mi
- West Branch Ontonagon River1.3 mi
- Baltimore River1.8 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.
East Branch Ontonagon River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in East Branch Ontonagon River?+
East Branch Ontonagon River is stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout in Ontonagon County, Michigan, most recently on May 28, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish East Branch Ontonagon 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 East Branch Ontonagon River?+
East Branch Ontonagon River is a stream in Ontonagon County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 28, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.