Ontonagon County · stream · order 4 river · ~3 cfs typical
Ratford Creek
Ratford Creek 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
Rain
81°
66°
10 mph
41%
Sat
Overcast
74°
62°
11 mph
21%
Sun
Overcast
79°
54°
8 mph
1%
→ 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
- Twomile Creek1.2 mi
- Tenmile Creek1.9 mi
- Cisco Branch Ontonagon River1.9 mi
- Snuffbox Creek2.0 mi
- Choate Creek2.0 mi
- Redlight Creek2.0 mi
- Sucker Creek2.1 mi
- Bebeau Creek3.2 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.
Ratford Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Ratford Creek?+
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 Ratford Creek?+
Ratford Creek is a stream in Ontonagon County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.