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Lower South Branch Thunder Bay River

Michigan, United States

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Lower South Branch Thunder Bay River fishing reports

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Smallmouth bass

22 in Β· 5 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

14 in Β· 4 lb

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Largemouth bass

20 in Β· 6 lb

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General info

Lower South Branch Thunder Bay River is a stream located in Alpena County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, and Northern pike.

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44Β°56β€²5.4β€³N 83Β°34β€²35.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Lower South Branch Thunder Bay River, MI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

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 April 30, 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

Alpena

11.7 miles away

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Big Rapids

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131.2 miles away

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Burton

133.9 miles away

Owosso

137.2 miles away

Port Huron

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Fenton

147.7 miles away

Ionia

154.3 miles away

Haslett

156.3 miles away

Rochester

157.0 miles away

Auburn Hills

157.1 miles away

East Lansing

157.7 miles away

Rochester Hills

158.2 miles away

Pontiac

158.5 miles away

New Baltimore

160.6 miles away

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FAQ about Lower South Branch Thunder Bay River fishing

the Lower South Branch Thunder Bay River is a stream located in Alpena County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
44Β°56β€²5.4β€³N 83Β°34β€²35.3β€³W
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