Ontonagon County · stream · order 5 river · ~77 cfs typical
Firesteel River
1 stocking on record · Michigan DNR
Firesteel River is a stream in Ontonagon County, Michigan, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Oct 22, 2025. 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
76°
68°
9 mph
28%
Sat
Overcast
68°
61°
18 mph
15%
Sun
Clear
72°
57°
12 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 22 | Rainbow Trout | 97,934 | 7.06" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Flintsteel River0.8 mi
- Blackwood Creek3.1 mi
- Bear Creek3.2 mi
- Paddys Creek5.4 mi
- Holland Creek5.4 mi
- West Sleeping River6.5 mi
- East Sleeping River7.0 mi
- Ontonagon River7.4 mistocked Nov 4, 2025
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.
Firesteel River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Firesteel River?+
Firesteel River is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Ontonagon County, Michigan, most recently on Oct 22, 2025 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Firesteel 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 Firesteel River?+
Firesteel River is a stream in Ontonagon County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Oct 22, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.