Houghton County · stream · order 5 river · ~164 cfs typical
Otter River
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Otter River is a stream in Houghton County, Michigan, stocked with Brook Trout — most recently on May 29, 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
Drizzle
85°
66°
17 mph
33%
Fri
Overcast
84°
69°
10 mph
30%
Sat
Overcast
73°
55°
13 mph
16%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 29 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 14" | |
| May 27 | Brook Trout | 2,309 | 11.37" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Otter Lake0.7 mi
- Mud Lake2.2 mi
- Sante River4.5 mi
- Bart Creek4.3 mi
- West Branch Sturgeon River6.8 mistocked May 28, 2025
- North Branch Bear Creek5.3 mi
- Silver River7.4 mi
- West Branch Sante River6.0 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.
Otter River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Otter River?+
Otter River is stocked with Brook Trout in Houghton County, Michigan, most recently on May 29, 2025 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Otter 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 Otter River?+
Otter River is a stream in Houghton County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 29, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.