Class I South Branch Ontonagon River, MI
Ewen Carry Down to Victoria Dam
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.
A large branch of river when beginning it may be slow and muddy with a clay bottom but after entering the west branch the water becomes faster and more rocky.
For More Information Visit: Ontonagon River - rivers.gov
Section Details
| Trip Length | Full Day, 20.0 Miles |
| Fishing | Yes |
| Camping | Yes |
| Permit | No |
| Manager | Private, Upper Peninsula Power Company |
| Wild & Scenic | Yes |
| Water Trail | No |
| Partner Information | https://www.rivers.gov/river/ontonagon |
| River Flow Information |
https://www.uppco.com/our-company/helping-the-environment/efforts/hydroelectrical/hydrodata/ This section of river is dependent on flow being released from an upstream hydropower dam. The West Branch of the Ontanagon River offers a challenging mile plus of rapids in the normally dewatered reach downstream of Victoria Falls Dam. A guaranteed minimum flow April through June: is usually exceeded by the reported water level combines flow through and outside the plant. |
