Little Presque Isle River Fishing
Gogebic County, MDNR trout water.
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An overview of the Little Presque Isle River
The Little Presque Isle River is a Michigan river running through Gogebic County. Roughly 21.3 miles are traced by the MDNR. Census points make Wakefield closest, about 8 miles out.
Some 21.3 miles are trout stream, typed Type 1.
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| Type | Miles | Fishing season | Daily possession | Tackle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | 21.3 | 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 Little Presque Isle River 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.
Species on record for the Little Presque Isle River
Fish shown for the Little Presque Isle River come from MDNR layers, plants and records, not a complete survey.
MDNR trout stream layer, fishing sites, stocking table and state records.
Putting in on the Little Presque Isle River
Road crossings and public ground are the way onto the Little Presque Isle River.
MDNR boat access sites, MDNR fishing sites, USGS gauges.
Season dates on the Little Presque Isle 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 |
On the Little Presque Isle River, 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.
Close by the Little Presque Isle River
Neighboring lakes to the Little Presque Isle River
- Redboat Lake5 miles
- Henry Lake6 miles
- Sunday Lake9 miles
- Chaney Lake9 miles
Guided trips on the Little Presque Isle River
- Voyager Charterscharter, Bruce Crossing, (906) 827-3466
Overnight stops close to the Little Presque Isle River
- Marenisco4 miles
- Wakefield8 miles
- Ramsay11 miles
- Bessemer13 miles
More Michigan rivers by the Little Presque Isle River
- West Branch Presque Isle River6 miles
- Jackson Creek, Gogebic County7 miles
- Little Black River7 miles
- Presque Isle River8 miles
Where the Little Presque Isle River sits by county
A Piscifun setup for a day on the Little Presque Isle River
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The shore near Little Presque Isle River through a lens
Photo: Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: James Conkis, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Little Presque Isle River, settled in a sentence each
Which Michigan counties does the Little Presque Isle River cross?
MDNR flowlines put it in Gogebic County.
What trout rules cover the Little Presque Isle River?
Roughly 21.3 trout miles, typed Type 1.
Is the Little Presque Isle River high or low today?
No active USGS gauge on our list matches it.
Can I paddle and fish the Little Presque Isle River?
No launch on file.
Are there gear restrictions on the Little Presque Isle 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 Michigan charge to fish the Little Presque Isle River?
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 Little Presque Isle River?
Bring bait; every listed shop is over 25 miles away.
What swims in the Little Presque Isle River?
trout, per MDNR sources.
How far is the Little Presque Isle River from a Michigan town?
Wakefield lies about 8 miles from the MDNR point.
Drive north to the Little Presque Isle River
Trout seasons change by Type; read them first.