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Middle Branch Ontonagon River River

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Conditions today F 36/100 Tough conditions Last stocked May 17, 2022 Brook Trout, 4.5 years ago Keeper size (estimated) No estimate Not enough size data Access 0 boat launches Public access

📊 Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Middle Branch Ontonagon River looks for the day you pick (today by default), from 0 to 100. It adds up five things: how recently the lake was stocked, the moon phase, the season, how many game and panfish species live here (such as brook trout, brown trout and rainbow trout), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

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36/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

Tough conditions, lower expectations or adjust your approach.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked May 17, 2022
Last: May 17, 2022
🌗 Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
🍃 Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
3 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Middle Branch Ontonagon River Today

Fall fish at Middle Branch Ontonagon River are feeding heavily before winter. Match the forage: shad, crawfish, and perch patterns work well.

📊 Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Middle Branch Ontonagon River is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for brook trout, brown trout and rainbow trout.

Moderate estimated pressure today
Weekend Popular stocking lake

Moderate activity expected. Midweek mornings are typically quieter.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

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📅 Best Time to Fish Middle Branch Ontonagon River

Combined bite activity across all 3 species in this lake.

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📏 Fishing Regulations

Statewide general rules for the species found here. Individual waters can have exceptions (special size limits, closed seasons, trout lake types), so check this lake's listing in the official DNR Fishing Guide before heading out.
SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
Brook Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Brown Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
📅 Stocking Timeline 5-year history
6 Stocking events
12,962 Fish stocked
1 Species
1629d Since last stock
706d Longest gap
Brook Trout 12,962
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📋 Middle Branch Ontonagon River Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 17, 2022 Brook Trout 1,799 8.1"
May 3, 2021 Brook Trout 1,996 8.6"
May 28, 2019 Brook Trout 2,190 8.3"
May 30, 2018 Brook Trout 2,195 8.9"
May 10, 2017 Brook Trout 1,250 8.1"
May 10, 2017 Brook Trout 3,532 8.1"
May 11, 2016 Brook Trout 2,742 7.8"
May 11, 2016 Brook Trout 1,858 8.1"
May 20, 2015 Brook Trout 1,103 7.8"
May 20, 2015 Brook Trout 1,886 7.8"
May 29, 2014 Brook Trout 1,055 8.5"
May 29, 2014 Brook Trout 2,657 8.5"
May 20, 2013 Brook Trout 1,000 8.7"
May 20, 2013 Brook Trout 2,999 8.7"
Apr 20, 2012 Brook Trout 1,240 8.0"
Apr 20, 2012 Brook Trout 1,560 8.0"
Apr 28, 2011 Brook Trout 3,366 8.2"
Apr 28, 2011 Brook Trout 1,624 8.2"
May 8, 2008 Brown Trout 8,980 6.3"
May 13, 2005 Brook Trout 1,970 7.4"
Apr 20, 2000 Brook Trout 1,750 6.5"
May 26, 1999 Brook Trout 3,200 5.3"
May 20, 1998 Brook Trout 1,750 6.2"
May 23, 1997 Brook Trout 3,230 7.2"
May 23, 1997 Brown Trout 1,800 7.1"
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* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 65 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
May Jun Apr
Most Stocked Species
Brook Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.

⚓ Middle Branch Ontonagon River Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Middle Branch Ontonagon River Weather Conditions

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