Ontonagon County · stream · order 5 river · ~52 cfs typical
Misery River
Misery 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
78°
69°
8 mph
29%
Sat
Overcast
72°
59°
14 mph
16%
Sun
Overcast
69°
56°
12 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 Misery River0.2 mi
- Black Creek1.6 mi
- North Branch Misery River3.2 mi
- Capone Creek4.7 mi
- Elm River4.2 mistocked Jun 4, 2025
- East Sleeping River4.2 mi
- West Sleeping River4.8 mi
- Pine Dam Lake6.6 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.
Misery River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Misery 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 Misery River?+
Misery River is a stream in Ontonagon County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.