Ontonagon County · stream · order 7 river · ~618 cfs typical
West Branch Ontonagon River
West 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
Rain
87°
67°
11 mph
54%
Fri
Rain
82°
68°
12 mph
28%
Sat
Overcast
75°
57°
11 mph
9%
→ 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
- Rockland Creek0.7 mi
- Plover Creek0.8 mi
- Sandstone Creek0.9 mi
- East Branch Ontonagon River1.3 mistocked May 28, 2026
- Middle Branch Ontonagon River1.3 mi
- Spring Creek1.9 mi
- Deer Lick Creek1.9 mi
- Baltimore River2.8 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.
West Branch Ontonagon River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West 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 West Branch Ontonagon River?+
West Branch Ontonagon River is a stream in Ontonagon County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.