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Menominee River Fishing
Menominee County, Dickinson County and Iron County.
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Michigan rivers
An overview of the Menominee River
The Menominee River is a Michigan river running through Menominee County, Dickinson County and Iron County. Roughly 116.3 miles are traced by the MDNR. Census points make Menominee closest, about 6 miles out.
Live flow comes from 4 active gauges. Boaters and paddlers can use 10 public launches.
116.3miles mapped
3counties
4USGS gauges
10launches
Fish
Species on record for the Menominee River
Fish shown for the Menominee River come from MDNR layers, plants and records, not a complete survey.
MDNR trout stream layer, fishing sites, stocking table and state records.
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USGS gauges on the Menominee River
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Menominee River At Us Hwy-2 Near Iron Mountain, Mi | 15.02 ft gage height | Nov 12 2:12 am |
| Menominee River Near Vulcan, Mi | 1,470 cfs, 5.42 ft gage height | Nov 12 2:00 am |
| Menominee River At White Rapids Dam Near Banat, Mi | 1,500 cfs, 6.66 ft gage height | Nov 12 2:00 am |
| Menominee River At Koss, Mi | 1,580 cfs, 10.15 ft gage height | Nov 12 2:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 2:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Access
Putting in on the Menominee River
- Bodelin Boat Access1 lane, 5 trailer spaces, courtesy pier, toilet, Recreation Passport, Dickinson County
- Faithorn Boat Access1 lane, 2 trailer spaces, courtesy pier, toilet, Recreation Passport, Menominee County
- Gerald Welling Memorial Boat Access1 lane, 4 trailer spaces, toilet, Recreation Passport, Menominee County
- Sixty Islands Boat Accessboat ramp, Menominee County
- Koss Landing1 lane, 7 trailer spaces, courtesy pier, toilet, Menominee County
- Old Menominee River Boat Access1 lane, 5 trailer spaces, toilet, Menominee County
- Sturgeon Landing1 lane, 10 trailer spaces, toilet, Menominee County
- 18th Avenue Boat Access1 lane, 6 trailer spaces, courtesy pier, Recreation Passport, Menominee County
- Scott Paper Co Boat Accessboat ramp, Menominee County
- Mystery Ship/River Park4 lanes, 35 trailer spaces, courtesy pier, toilet, fish cleaning station, Recreation Passport, Menominee County
MDNR boat access sites, MDNR fishing sites, USGS gauges.
Regulations
Season dates on the Menominee 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 in unclassified lakes | 5, no more than 3 of which may be 15 inches or greater; minimum 8 inches | Open all year |
On the Menominee River, the Upper Peninsula inland table applies, except where the digest names it.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027). All Michigan limits.
Stocking
Recent plants in the Menominee River
From 2025 to 2026: 2 plants, 10,200 fish, on the Menominee River.
| Date | Species | Strain | Avg length | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Rainbow trout | Michigan | 18.9 in | 10,100 |
| February 8, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 33 in | 100 |
MDNR Fish Stocking Report table, January 2024 to October 2026.
Nearby
Close by the Menominee River
Neighboring lakes to the Menominee River
- Menominee River6 miles
- Hayward Lake17 miles
- Resort Lake18 miles
- North Lake, Menominee County19 miles
Overnight stops close to the Menominee River
- Menominee7 miles
- Stephenson18 miles
- Daggett21 miles
- Carney30 miles
More Michigan rivers by the Menominee River
- Kelley Creek7 miles
- Little River8 miles
- Big Brook, Menominee County19 miles
- Shakey River21 miles
Where the Menominee River sits by county
- Menominee County
- Dickinson County
- Iron County
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Photographs
The shore near Menominee River through a lens
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Answers
The Menominee River, settled in a sentence each
Which Michigan counties does the Menominee River cross?
MDNR flowlines put it in Menominee County, Dickinson County and Iron County.
What trout rules cover the Menominee River?
The MDNR gives it no trout Type.
Is the Menominee River high or low today?
4 USGS gauges post readings on this page.
Can I paddle and fish the Menominee River?
10 public launches on file, including Bodelin Boat Access.
Are there gear restrictions on the Menominee River?
Non Designated – MWBS: 5 fish. Zero (0) Arctic Grayling. Season: January 1st to December 31st.
What does Michigan charge to fish the Menominee River?
Anglers 17 and older carry a Michigan all-species fishing license: $26 a year for residents, $76 for nonresidents, $11 for seniors or $10 for one day.
Which Michigan bait counter is the shortest drive from the Menominee River?
Bring bait; every listed shop is over 25 miles away.
What swims in the Menominee River?
rainbow trout, per MDNR sources.
How far is the Menominee River from a Michigan town?
Menominee lies about 6 miles from the MDNR point.
Drive north to the Menominee River
Trout seasons change by Type; read them first.