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Yellow Perch
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Flathead Catfish
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Bark River Fishing
Delta County, MDNR trout water.
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Michigan rivers
The Bark River: length, counties and fish
Through Delta County the Bark River follows its bed as a river. The flowline sum is about 23.7 miles. The nearest town is Escanaba, roughly 12 miles away.
The MDNR regulates about 21.7 miles as trout water (Type 1 and Type 4).
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21.7trout miles
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Designated trout miles on the Bark River
21.7trout miles
21.7designated miles
| Type | Miles | Fishing season | Daily possession | Tackle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 4 | 12.1 | January 1st to December 31st | 5 fish, with no more than 3 trout 15" or greater. Zero (0) Arctic Grayling. | Artificial lures and all types of natural bait may be used. |
| Type 1 | 9.6 | Last Saturday in April to September 30th | 5 fish, with no more than 3 trout 15" or greater. Zero (0) Arctic Grayling. | Artificial lures and all types of natural bait may be used. |
On the Bark River, the MDNR Type sets the season and the minimum size; Type 1 is the standard brook trout stream, Types 3 and 4 run year round.
Trout and salmon need no separate stamp in Michigan; the all-species license ($26 resident, $76 nonresident a year) covers them.
MDNR Trout and Salmon Inland Stream Regulation Types and gear-restricted layers; 2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027). Michigan trout streams.
Fish
What swims in the Bark River
The list joins the MDNR trout stream layer, fishing site lists, stocking events and records for the Bark River; it is not a full survey.
MDNR trout stream layer, fishing sites, stocking table and state records.
Access
Boat and canoe access to the Bark River
The access data hold no launch on the Bark River.
MDNR boat access sites, MDNR fishing sites, USGS gauges.
Regulations
Size and bag limits on the Bark River
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 5 in any combination; minimum 14 inches | Possession: Sat. before Memorial Day – Dec. 31; catch-and-immediate-release open all year |
| Walleye (Upper Peninsula) | 5; minimum 15 inches | May 15 – March 15 |
| Northern pike (Upper Peninsula) | 2; minimum 24 inches | May 15 – March 15 |
| Muskellunge | Only 1 per angler per license year (April 1 – March 31); mandatory harvest registration within 24 hours; minimum 42 inches (46, 50 or 38 inches on listed waters) | Possession: 1st Sat. in June – March 15; catch-and-immediate-release open all year |
| Yellow perch | 25 | Open all year |
| Sunfish and crappie | 25 in any combination of the listed species | Open all year |
| Channel catfish | 10; minimum 12 inches | Open all year |
| Flathead catfish | 5; minimum 15 inches | Open all year |
| White bass | 10 | Open all year |
| Cisco and whitefish | 5 in any combination | Open all year |
| Burbot | 5 | Open all year |
| Trout and salmon (stream Type 1) | 5 fish, but no more than 3 trout 15 inches or greater; minimum brook 7", brown 8", salmon/lake trout/rainbow (steelhead)/splake 10" | Fishing: Last Sat. in April – Sep. 30; possession: Last Sat. in April – Sep. 30 |
Statewide inland rows for the Upper Peninsula apply on the Bark River, with the trout row for stream Type 1; check the county exceptions too.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027). All Michigan limits.
Nearby
Near the Bark River
Nearby inland lakes for a the Bark River trip
- Escanaba River near Escanaba, Delta County14 miles
- Escanaba River near Gladstone, Delta County14 miles
- Hermansville Lake N16 miles
- North Lake, Menominee County21 miles
Tackle stores within a drive of the Bark River
- Escanaba Marina Harbor Mastermarina, Escanaba, 12 miles
- Bay View Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Gladstone, 17 miles
- Gladston City Harbor Mastermarina, Gladstone, 19 miles
Hiring a guide for the Bark River
- Caddis Shack Guide Servicecharter, Escanaba, (906) 280-8791
Places to stay around the Bark River
- Escanaba11 miles
- Powers12 miles
- Carney14 miles
- Hermansville16 miles
Nearby rivers for a Bark River trip
- Depas Creek2 miles
- Cedar River, Menominee County6 miles
- Wilson Creek, Menominee County10 miles
- Crooked Creek10 miles
County fishing pages for the Bark River
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Fish ID
Fish an angler meets at Bark River
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Answers
Asked and answered: fishing the Bark River
In which Michigan county is the Bark River?
Its course crosses Delta County.
Are trout legal to keep on the Bark River?
About 21.7 miles carry an MDNR trout Type (Type 1 and Type 4).
Does a stream gauge sit on the Bark River?
Nothing gauged here; neighboring river pages show USGS flows.
Can I put a canoe into the Bark River at a launch?
The access data hold no launch for it.
What MDNR limits apply on the Bark River?
Type 4: 5 fish, with no more than 3 trout 15" or greater. Zero (0) Arctic Grayling. Season: January 1st to December 31st.
Which Michigan license do I need on the Bark River?
Trout and salmon need no separate stamp in Michigan; the all-species license ($26 resident, $76 nonresident a year) covers them.
Which store on our Michigan list is closest to the Bark River?
Try Escanaba Marina Harbor Master (12 miles).
Which fish does the MDNR list for the Bark River?
MDNR records name trout.
Which town makes a handy base for the Bark River?
By air, Escanaba is about 12 miles from the stream.
Set aside a river day on the Bark River
Check the gauge and the Type rules before you go.