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Michigan rivers
The Black River, Cheboygan County in brief
MDNR flowlines carry the Black River, Cheboygan County, a river, across Cheboygan County and 3 other counties. MDNR flowline segments add up to about 78.6 miles. About 6 miles separates the mapped point from Onaway.
Trout water on file: about 45.7 miles, Type 1. The MDNR lists reaches as Blue Ribbon Trout Stream water. There are 1 section with gear limits. MDNR access data map 1 public launch.
Trout regulation sections of the Black River, Cheboygan County
45.7trout miles
45.7designated miles
1gear-restricted sections
Type
Miles
Fishing season
Daily possession
Tackle
Type 1
45.7
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.
The Black River, Cheboygan County trout Types decide when it is open and what size you may keep.
Gear-restricted sections of the Black River, Cheboygan County
Code
Section
Miles
Tackle
Daily possession
GR7
(Otsego and Montmorency counties) from Tin Shanty Bridge Road to the Town Corner Lake Stairs (T32N, R1E, S31 SE/SE)
4.4
Artifical lures only
Five (5) trout; except that the daily possession limit shall not include more than two (2) Brook Trout or zero (0) Arctic Grayling.
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.
Designations
Blue Ribbon and Natural River status of the Black River, Cheboygan County
Black River; Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Montmorency and Ostego Co.from McKinnon's Bend, to Cheboygan/Presque Isle County Line, 41 miles as printed
Blue Ribbon Trout Streams are MDNR picks for cold water, wild trout and room to wade or cast flies; Natural River districts limit building along the banks.
MDNR Blue Ribbon Trout Streams and Natural Rivers layers, checked October 2026.
Fish
The fish list for the Black River, Cheboygan County
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
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
The Black River, Cheboygan County sits on the Lower Peninsula, so those walleye and pike rows apply, with the trout row for stream Type 1.
Digest exceptions naming the Black River, Cheboygan County
Cheboygan CountyCheboygan R. from the south end of the outermost breakwall at Mullett L. downstream to Cheboygan Dam, and Black R. from Alverno Dam downstream to its confluence with the Cheboygan R. the possession season for Walleye shall be May 15 – March 15.
Cheboygan CountyCheboygan R., Indian R., or Black R. unlawful to fish during April 1 – June 15 with spear, bow and arrow, crossbow, dip net or gaff.
Cheboygan CountyBlack R. between Kleber Dam and Red Bridge (T35N, R1E, S5) unlawful to fish in any manner during April 1 – June 15.
Cheboygan CountyLower Black R. from Alverno Dam down to Mograin Bridge, no fishing April 1 – May 14.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027). All Michigan limits.
Stocking
Fish planted in the Black River, Cheboygan County
The MDNR table logs 6 plants in the Black River, Cheboygan County from 2024 to 2025, 1,070 fish in all.
Things to settle before fishing the Black River, Cheboygan County
Where does the Black River, Cheboygan County run in Michigan?
Mapped, it runs through Cheboygan County, Otsego County, Montmorency County and Presque Isle County.
Is the Black River, Cheboygan County a Michigan trout stream?
It has about 45.7 miles of trout water (Type 1).
What are the latest readings on the Black River, Cheboygan County?
No live USGS station is tied to it.
How many MDNR launches line the Black River, Cheboygan County?
1 public launch are mapped, Black River Boat Access among them.
What are the keeper rules for the Black River, Cheboygan 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. 1 section carry gear restrictions.
Does fishing the Black River, Cheboygan County call for a Michigan license?
Trout and salmon need no separate stamp in Michigan; the all-species license ($26 resident, $76 nonresident a year) covers them.
Who sells bait nearest the Black River, Cheboygan County?
R&S Charters/Madmoo Tackle sits about 19 miles away.
Which fish are in the Black River, Cheboygan County?
Records point to trout and lake sturgeon. Part of it is Blue Ribbon trout water.
Which Michigan town neighbors the Black River, Cheboygan County?
Census data make Onaway closest, around 6 miles away.
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