Ontonagon County · stream · order 8 river · ~1,155 cfs typical
Ontonagon River
Stocked 7× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Ontonagon River is a stream in Ontonagon County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout, Lake Sturgeon and Walleye — most recently on Nov 4, 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
Showers
79°
68°
15 mph
46%
Fri
Fog
74°
67°
11 mph
23%
Sat
Overcast
70°
57°
17 mph
11%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 4 | Lake Sturgeon | 878 | 25.4" | |
| Jul 3 | Walleye | 13,802 | 5.72" | |
| Jul 2 | Lake Sturgeon | 4,586 | 5.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 29 | Brown Trout | 36,985 | 12.26" | |
| Oct 29 | Brown Trout | 33,950 | 12.93" | |
| Sep 23 | Lake Sturgeon | 141 | 15.8" | |
| Sep 16 | Lake Sturgeon | 891 | 15.8" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Paddys Creek2.1 mi
- Dreiss Creek2.3 mi
- Weigel Creek2.6 mi
- Mill Creek4.2 mi
- Potato River3.3 mi
- Floodwood River3.8 mi
- East Branch Mill Creek5.5 mi
- Bear Creek4.3 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.
Ontonagon River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Ontonagon River?+
Ontonagon River is stocked with Brown Trout, Lake Sturgeon and Walleye in Ontonagon County, Michigan, most recently on Nov 4, 2025 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Ontonagon River get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2024, stocking at Ontonagon River peaks in July, September, October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish 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 Ontonagon River?+
Ontonagon River is a stream in Ontonagon County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Nov 4, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.