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Menominee River 19 mi
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Lake Michigan 76 mi
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Indian Lake 71 mi
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Marquette County 79 mi
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Michigan trout streams
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Big Brook, Menominee County Fishing
Menominee County, MDNR trout water.
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Michigan trout streams
An overview of the Big Brook, Menominee County
The Big Brook, Menominee County is a Michigan stream running through Menominee County. Roughly 21.9 miles are traced by the MDNR. Census points make Stephenson closest, about 3 miles out.
Some 11.6 miles are trout stream, typed Type 1.
21.9miles mapped
11.6trout miles
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How the MDNR classes the Big Brook, Menominee County for trout
11.6trout miles
11.6designated miles
| Type | Miles | Fishing season | Daily possession | Tackle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | 11.6 | 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. |
Each reach of the Big Brook, Menominee County takes its season and size limits from its MDNR Type, from Type 1 (late April to September) to Type 4 (open all year).
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
Species on record for the Big Brook, Menominee County
Fish shown for the Big Brook, Menominee County come from MDNR layers, plants and records, not a complete survey.
MDNR trout stream layer, fishing sites, stocking table and state records.
Access
Putting in on the Big Brook, Menominee County
Road crossings and public ground are the way onto the Big Brook, Menominee County.
MDNR boat access sites, MDNR fishing sites, USGS gauges.
Regulations
Season dates on the Big Brook, Menominee County
| 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 |
On the Big Brook, Menominee County, the Upper Peninsula inland table applies, with the trout row for stream Type 1, except where the digest names it.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027). All Michigan limits.
Nearby
Close by the Big Brook, Menominee County
Neighboring lakes to the Big Brook, Menominee County
- North Lake, Menominee County3 miles
- Hayward Lake4 miles
- Lake Ann, Menominee County11 miles
- Lake Mary, Menominee County11 miles
Guided trips on the Big Brook, Menominee County
- Caddis Shack Guide Servicecharter, Escanaba, (906) 280-8791
Overnight stops close to the Big Brook, Menominee County
- Stephenson3 miles
- Daggett5 miles
- Carney13 miles
- Powers19 miles
More Michigan rivers by the Big Brook, Menominee County
- Elwood Creek5 miles
- Walton River6 miles
- Ross Creek8 miles
- Little Cedar River11 miles
Where the Big Brook, Menominee County sits by county
- Menominee County
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Photographs
The shore near Big Brook, Menominee County through a lens
Photo: Robert Elliot/USFWS, Public domain
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Photo: Sam Costanzo, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Answers
The Big Brook, Menominee County, settled in a sentence each
Which Michigan counties does the Big Brook, Menominee County cross?
MDNR flowlines put it in Menominee County.
What trout rules cover the Big Brook, Menominee County?
Roughly 11.6 trout miles, typed Type 1.
Is the Big Brook, Menominee County high or low today?
No active USGS gauge on our list matches it.
Can I paddle and fish the Big Brook, Menominee County?
No launch on file.
Are there gear restrictions on the Big Brook, Menominee County?
Type 1: 5 fish, with no more than 3 trout 15" or greater. Zero (0) Arctic Grayling. Season: Last Saturday in April to September 30th.
What does Michigan charge to fish the Big Brook, Menominee County?
Trout and salmon need no separate stamp in Michigan; the all-species license ($26 resident, $76 nonresident a year) covers them.
Which Michigan bait counter is the shortest drive from the Big Brook, Menominee County?
Bring bait; every listed shop is over 25 miles away.
What swims in the Big Brook, Menominee County?
trout, per MDNR sources.
How far is the Big Brook, Menominee County from a Michigan town?
Stephenson lies about 3 miles from the MDNR point.
Drive north to the Big Brook, Menominee County
Trout seasons change by Type; read them first.