Ontonagon County · stream · order 6 river · ~321 cfs typical
South Branch Ontonagon River
South Branch Ontonagon 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
Drizzle
83°
68°
9 mph
33%
Sat
Overcast
72°
58°
13 mph
24%
Sun
Overcast
78°
54°
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
- Johnson Creek1.0 mi
- Whisky Hollow Creek2.0 mi
- Schaat Creek2.0 mi
- Farmer Creek3.3 mi
- Woodpecker Creek3.1 mi
- Erickson Creek3.1 mi
- Cushman Creek3.7 mi
- Victoria Reservoir3.7 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.
South Branch Ontonagon River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Branch 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 South Branch Ontonagon River?+
South Branch Ontonagon River is a stream in Ontonagon County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.