Cedar River, Menominee County Fishing
Menominee County, MDNR trout water.
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Meet the Cedar River, Menominee County
Across Menominee County, the Cedar River, Menominee County winds along as a river. Its mapped length comes to roughly 67.1 miles. Powers is the closest Census place, about 6 miles from its MDNR point.
Roughly 67.1 miles fall under Type 1 and Type 4. There are 1 active gauge on the stream. Launch points on file: 2 public launches.
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| Type | Miles | Fishing season | Daily possession | Tackle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 4 | 44.5 | 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 | 22.6 | 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. |
MDNR Types on the Cedar River, Menominee County range from seasonal Type 1 water to year-round Types 3 and 4.
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 the MDNR lists for the Cedar River, Menominee County
These chips reflect MDNR records tied to the Cedar River, Menominee County.
MDNR trout stream layer, fishing sites, stocking table and state records.
Flow at the Cedar River, Menominee County gauges
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar River At County Road 366 Nr Cedar River, Mi | 16 cfs, 18.49 ft gage height | Nov 13 5:45 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 6:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Public launches on the Cedar River, Menominee County
- Cedar River North State Forest Campground Boat Accesscarry-in launch, Recreation Passport, Menominee County
- Cedar River State Harbor4 lanes, 92 trailer spaces, courtesy pier, toilet, Recreation Passport, Menominee County
- Cedar River fishing site, Cedar Riverfishing pier
MDNR boat access sites, MDNR fishing sites, USGS gauges.
Limits and seasons for the Cedar River, 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 |
For the Cedar River, Menominee County, the table shows statewide inland limits for the Upper Peninsula, with the trout row for stream Type 1.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027). All Michigan limits.
MDNR plants in the Cedar River, Menominee County
Between 2024 and 2026, 22 plants put 233,589 fish into the Cedar River, Menominee County.
| Date | Species | Strain | Avg length | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Brown trout | Sturgeon River | 11.4 in | 12,985 |
| May 13, 2026 | Chinook salmon | Michigan | 8 in | 55,199 |
| May 13, 2026 | Chinook salmon | Michigan | 7.8 in | 42,188 |
| May 26, 2026 | Rainbow trout | Michigan | 19.4 in | 15,998 |
| May 3, 2025 | Brook trout | 24 in | 1,055 | |
| July 3, 2025 | Brook trout | 23 in | 300 | |
| May 7, 2025 | Brown trout | Sturgeon River | 11.8 in | 14,898 |
| May 6, 2025 | Chinook salmon | Michigan | 7.9 in | 39,990 |
| August 28, 2025 | Lake sturgeon | Menominee River | 14.1 in | 220 |
| April 28, 2025 | Rainbow trout | Michigan | 20.6 in | 17,249 |
| April 29, 2024 | Brook trout | 25.4 in | 916 | |
| July 4, 2024 | Brook trout | 27 in | 200 |
MDNR Fish Stocking Report table, January 2024 to October 2026.
A short drive from the Cedar River, Menominee County
Lakes in the same corner as the Cedar River, Menominee County
- Hermansville Lake N10 miles
- Escanaba River near Escanaba, Delta County17 miles
- Escanaba River near Gladstone, Delta County17 miles
- Hamilton Lake, Dickinson County19 miles
Shops to stop at on the way to the Cedar River, Menominee County
- Escanaba Marina Harbor Mastermarina, Escanaba, 16 miles
- Bay View Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Gladstone, 20 miles
- Gladston City Harbor Mastermarina, Gladstone, 22 miles
Guides that list the Cedar River, Menominee County
- Caddis Shack Guide Servicecharter, Escanaba, (906) 280-8791
Base camps for the Cedar River, Menominee County
- Powers6 miles
- Hermansville10 miles
- Carney10 miles
- Escanaba16 miles
Other rivers a short drive from the Cedar River, Menominee County
- Wilson Creek, Menominee County4 miles
- Depas Creek5 miles
- Bark River6 miles
- Crooked Creek9 miles
Counties that the Cedar River, Menominee County spans
- Menominee County
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Water around Cedar River, Menominee County as the camera saw it
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What to know ahead of a day on the Cedar River, Menominee County
Which part of Michigan holds the Cedar River, Menominee County?
It flows across Menominee County.
Is the Cedar River, Menominee County regulated trout water?
Trout Types cover about 67.1 miles: Type 1 and Type 4.
Does USGS report live data for the Cedar River, Menominee County?
USGS runs 1 USGS gauge; readings are above.
Where do anglers get onto the Cedar River, Menominee County?
2 public launches; Cedar River State Harbor is one.
Which rules cover the Cedar River, Menominee County?
Type 4: 5 fish, with no more than 3 trout 15" or greater. Zero (0) Arctic Grayling. Season: January 1st to December 31st.
Can visitors fish the Cedar River, Menominee County on 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 has minnows on the drive to the Cedar River, Menominee County?
Drive 16 miles to reach Escanaba Marina Harbor Master.
What bites in the Cedar River, Menominee County?
Expect brown trout, bullhead, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass and white sucker.
Which Michigan town is closest to the Cedar River, Menominee County?
Use Powers as a base, roughly 6 miles away.
Pencil the Cedar River, Menominee County into this season
Check the flow and regulations before the trip.