Ontonagon County · stream · order 4 river · ~11 cfs typical
West Sleeping River
West Sleeping 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
81°
69°
9 mph
22%
Sat
Overcast
71°
65°
16 mph
19%
Sun
Clear
76°
55°
9 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- East Sleeping River0.6 mi
- Holland Creek1.2 mi
- Black Creek3.2 mi
- Little Misery River4.8 mi
- Misery River4.8 mi
- Firesteel River6.5 mistocked Oct 22, 2025
- North Branch Misery River6.6 mi
- Flintsteel River7.2 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.
West Sleeping River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West Sleeping 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 Sleeping River?+
West Sleeping River is a stream in Ontonagon County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.