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North Branch Thunder Bay River

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Michigan, United States

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Smallmouth bass

13 in · 1 lb 2 oz

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Largemouth bass

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Eyetail bowfin

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Smallmouth bass

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Northern pike

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Northern pike

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General info

North Branch Thunder Bay River is a stream located in Montmorency County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Alpena County, Michigan. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, and Yellow perch.

Location

45°10′14.7″N 83°58′1″W
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Fishing regulations at North 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.

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Cities nearby

Alpena

26.5 miles away

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Bay City

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Saginaw

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Alma

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Flint

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Lapeer

150.3 miles away

Owosso

150.6 miles away

Burton

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Ionia

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Fenton

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Haslett

168.4 miles away

Port Huron

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East Lansing

169.3 miles away

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176.2 miles away

Rochester

176.7 miles away

Pontiac

177.4 miles away

Rochester Hills

177.8 miles away

New Baltimore

181.9 miles away

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FAQ about North Branch Thunder Bay River fishing

the North Branch Thunder Bay River is a stream located in Montmorency County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Alpena County, Michigan. Its coordinates are:
45°10′14.7″N 83°58′1″W
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