Ontonagon County · stream · order 6 river · ~21 cfs typical
Potato River
Potato 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
74°
68°
10 mph
33%
Sat
Overcast
70°
57°
18 mph
19%
Sun
Overcast
77°
52°
9 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
- Floodwood River0.5 mi
- Weigel Creek0.7 mi
- Dreiss Creek1.0 mi
- Cranberry River1.7 mi
- Little Cranberry River2.2 mi
- Town Line Creek2.8 mi
- Halfway Creek3.1 mi
- Ontonagon River3.3 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.
Potato River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Potato 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 Potato River?+
Potato River is a stream in Ontonagon County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.