Michigan · Unknown Co.

West Branch Ontonagon River

Wild & Scenic
· 20 mi · Class
Optimal: 80–250 CFS · USGS #04036000
169 avg
1,010CFS
5.05 ft gauge height
Flood
Stable
Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 169 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #04036000
National Wild & Scenic River · Private

In this back country setting, the gorge-like landscape, exposed sandstone cliffs and waterfalls provide a unique recreational area for the Midwest. The river also has excellent fishing for resident brown trout, Lake Superior run salmon and steelhead. The river's outstandingly remarkable values include scenery, recreation, geology, fish and wildlife. <p></p>This section can be slow and muddy with a clay bottom may be hard for inexperience paddlers during high water. <p>&nbsp;</p> <b>For More Information Visit:</b> <p></p> <p></p><a href="https://www.rivers.gov/river/ontonagon" target= "_blank">

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