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West Branch Sturgeon River

Michigan, United States

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General info

West Branch Sturgeon River is a stream located in Houghton County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Baraga County, Michigan. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Brook trout, and Smallmouth bass.

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46Β°44β€²8β€³N 88Β°46β€²36β€³W
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Fishing regulations at West Branch Sturgeon River, MI

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Fishing regulations in Michigan can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of July 3, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

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Suamico

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Green Bay

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Marshfield

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Duluth

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Ashwaubenon

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Allouez

160.5 miles away

Plover

161.4 miles away

Bellevue

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De Pere

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Little Chute

170.3 miles away

Appleton

170.8 miles away

Cloquet

175.9 miles away

Virginia

183.7 miles away

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the West Branch Sturgeon River is a stream located in Houghton County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Baraga County, Michigan. Its coordinates are:
46Β°44β€²8β€³N 88Β°46β€²36β€³W
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