Black River, Gogebic County Fishing
Gogebic County, MDNR trout water.
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The Black River, Gogebic County in brief
MDNR flowlines carry the Black River, Gogebic County, a river, across Gogebic County. MDNR flowline segments add up to about 39.1 miles. About 3 miles separates the mapped point from Bessemer.
Trout water on file: about 39.1 miles, Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3. It is measured by 1 active gauge.
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| Type | Miles | Fishing season | Daily possession | Tackle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 | 21.9 | 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. |
| Type 1 | 16.5 | 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. |
| Type 3 | 0.7 | 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. |
The Black River, Gogebic County trout Types decide when it is open and what size you may keep.
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.
The fish list for the Black River, Gogebic County
MDNR sources name these fish on the Black River, Gogebic County; other species are likely present.
MDNR trout stream layer, fishing sites, stocking table and state records.
River flow for the Black River, Gogebic County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Black River Near Bessemer, Mi | 20 cfs, 2.07 ft gage height | Nov 13 6:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 6:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Access points on the Black River, Gogebic County
Expect walk-in fishing on the Black River, Gogebic County; no launch is mapped.
MDNR boat access sites, MDNR fishing sites, USGS gauges.
The regulations that cover the Black River, Gogebic 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 |
The Black River, Gogebic County sits on the Upper Peninsula, so those walleye and pike rows apply, with the trout row for stream Type 1.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027). All Michigan limits.
Fish planted in the Black River, Gogebic County
The MDNR table logs 6 plants in the Black River, Gogebic County from 2024 to 2026, 3,179 fish in all.
| Date | Species | Strain | Avg length | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Brook trout | Assinica | 21.4 in | 490 |
| May 12, 2026 | Brook trout | Assinica | 21.4 in | 490 |
| May 21, 2025 | Brook trout | Assinica | 22.5 in | 550 |
| May 21, 2025 | Brook trout | Assinica | 22.5 in | 550 |
| April 18, 2024 | Brook trout | Assinica | 20.4 in | 550 |
| April 18, 2024 | Brook trout | Assinica | 20.4 in | 549 |
MDNR Fish Stocking Report table, January 2024 to October 2026.
In the Black River, Gogebic County area
More Michigan lakes by the Black River, Gogebic County
- Sunday Lake4 miles
- Black River Lake12 miles
- Chaney Lake14 miles
- Redboat Lake16 miles
Captains who run the Black River, Gogebic County
- Voyager Charterscharter, Bruce Crossing, (906) 827-3466
Where to sleep for a trip to the Black River, Gogebic County
- Bessemer3 miles
- Ramsay3 miles
- Wakefield5 miles
- Ironwood8 miles
Streams in the same corner as the Black River, Gogebic County
- Montowibo Creek4 miles
- Powder Mill Creek4 miles
- Jackson Creek, Gogebic County7 miles
- Little Black River7 miles
the Black River, Gogebic County county guides
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Species to expect at Black River, Gogebic County
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Things to settle before fishing the Black River, Gogebic County
Where does the Black River, Gogebic County run in Michigan?
Mapped, it runs through Gogebic County.
Is the Black River, Gogebic County a Michigan trout stream?
It has about 39.1 miles of trout water (Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3).
What are the latest readings on the Black River, Gogebic County?
See the 1 USGS gauge above.
How many MDNR launches line the Black River, Gogebic County?
Nothing mapped; anglers hike in from road bridges.
What are the keeper rules for the Black River, Gogebic County?
Type 2: 5 fish, with no more than 3 trout 15" or greater. Zero (0) Arctic Grayling. Season: Last Saturday in April to September 30th.
Does fishing the Black River, Gogebic 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, Gogebic County?
None of our shops is within 25 miles.
Which fish are in the Black River, Gogebic County?
Records point to trout and brook trout.
Which Michigan town neighbors the Black River, Gogebic County?
Census data make Bessemer closest, around 3 miles away.
Wade or float the Black River, Gogebic County
Look at flow and limits, then drive.