Cisco Branch Ontonagon River Michigan Trout Fishing Conditions
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Tributary of the Ontonagon flowing from Cisco Lake through the Ottawa National Forest. Brook trout in cold headwaters. Remote and lightly fished.
The Cisco Branch is a headwater tributary of the Ontonagon River system, flowing from Cisco Lake through the Ottawa National Forest in Gogebic County. Cold, clear water with native brook trout and some brown trout in the lower stretches.
This is lightly fished water in the heart of the Ottawa National Forest. Access from forest roads off US-2. The Cisco Lake outlet provides a reliable starting point. Best in spring and early summer when flows are adequate. Small stream tactics with 3-4 weight rods.
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Access Points
Cisco Lake outlet, Ottawa National Forest roads off US-2
Regulations
General trout regulations.
Stream data from USGS Water Services.
Access point data from Michigan DNR GIS Open Data.
For comprehensive Michigan trout stream information, see Michigan Trout Streams Guide.
Current Michigan fishing regulations: Michigan DNR Fishing Guide.