Little Black River Fishing
Gogebic County, MDNR trout water.
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The Little Black River for visiting anglers
Michigan anglers fish the Little Black River, a river of Gogebic County. Mapped, it measures close to 19.6 miles. Supplies are in Wakefield, about 4 miles off.
Trout Types cover roughly 12 miles: Type 1.
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| Type | Miles | Fishing season | Daily possession | Tackle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | 12 | 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 stream on the Little Black River close after September 30; Types 3 and 4 stay open all year with different possession rules and minimum sizes.
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 in the Little Black River
Fish documented on the Little Black River by MDNR layers and stocking.
MDNR trout stream layer, fishing sites, stocking table and state records.
Launch sites along the Little Black River
Reach the Little Black River on foot from bridges and state land.
MDNR boat access sites, MDNR fishing sites, USGS gauges.
Harvest rules on the Little Black 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 limits for the Upper Peninsula cover the Little Black River, with the trout row for stream Type 1.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027). All Michigan limits.
What sits close to the Little Black River
Lakes to try next to the Little Black River
- Sunday Lake4 miles
- Chaney Lake7 miles
- Black River Lake8 miles
- Redboat Lake9 miles
Charter captains and guides near the Little Black River
- Voyager Charterscharter, Bruce Crossing, (906) 827-3466
Towns that put you close to the Little Black River
- Wakefield4 miles
- Ramsay4 miles
- Bessemer7 miles
- Ironwood11 miles
Neighboring streams to the Little Black River
- McDonald Creek5 miles
- Jackson Creek, Gogebic County6 miles
- Black River, Gogebic County7 miles
- Little Presque Isle River7 miles
The counties around the Little Black River
Piscifun spinning and baitcasting picks for the Little Black River
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Lakes and streams near Little Black River, pictured
Photo: Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
Fishing the Little Black River: questions anglers ask
How do I find the Little Black River on a Michigan map?
The stream threads Gogebic County.
How does the MDNR type the Little Black River for trout?
Trout water over about 12 miles, Type 1.
Where are flow readings for the Little Black River posted?
USGS keeps no station on it.
Which launches put boats onto the Little Black River?
Walk-in fishing only on record.
What are the trout limits on the Little Black River?
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 a visitor from out of state pay for the Little Black River?
Trout and salmon need no separate stamp in Michigan; the all-species license ($26 resident, $76 nonresident a year) covers them.
Where do anglers on the Little Black River pick up worms?
No shop on our Michigan list sits within 25 miles.
Is the Little Black River Blue Ribbon water?
On file: trout.
Which Census town is nearest the Little Black River?
The closest Michigan place is Wakefield, 4 miles out.
Give the Little Black River a full afternoon
Buy the all-species license before the trip.