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Thunder Bay River

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Michigan, United States

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

17 in · 3 lb

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Smallmouth bass

16 in · 2 lb

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Smallmouth bass

15 in · 2 lb

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Smallmouth bass

18 in · 3 lb

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General info

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, Walleye, and Northern pike.

Location

45°02′8.1″N 83°57′4.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Thunder Bay River, MI

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45°02′8.1″N 83°57′4.3″W
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Lakes of the North

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Sand Lake

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FAQ about Thunder Bay River fishing

the 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°02′8.1″N 83°57′4.3″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Thunder Bay River by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in the Thunder Bay River are:
  • Smallmouth bass - 87 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 29 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Northern pike - 33 members reported to have caught this fish
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