Class I (III) West Branch Ontonagon River, MI

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.

This section can be slow and muddy with a clay bottom may be hard for inexperience paddlers during high water.

 

For More Information Visit:

Ontonagon River - rivers.gov