Fishing Ocqueoc River

Presque Isle County, Michigan

Fish Species

Rainbow trout

DNR Fish Stocking

Rainbow trout: 165,083 total
DateSpeciesStrainNumberAvg Length
4/24/2025 Rainbow trout Michigan 10,822 7.72"
4/24/2025 Rainbow trout Michigan 10,823 7.72"
4/29/2024 Rainbow trout Michigan 10,815 7.72"
4/29/2024 Rainbow trout Michigan 10,815 7.72"
4/26/2023 Rainbow trout Michigan 10,825 7.28"
4/26/2023 Rainbow trout Michigan 10,825 7.52"
4/18/2022 Rainbow trout Michigan 10,765 7.76"
4/18/2022 Rainbow trout Michigan 10,800 7.76"
4/3/2020 Rainbow trout Michigan 10,798 8.03"
4/3/2020 Rainbow trout Michigan 10,810 8.03"

Source: Michigan DNR Fish Stocking Database

Ice Fishing

As a flowing river, the Ocqueoc does not freeze uniformly and river ice should always be treated as unreliable. Some slower pools may develop ice, but moving water near the falls and throughout the main channel keeps conditions unpredictable.

Fishing Tournaments & Competitions

Check for upcoming registered bass, walleye, and muskellunge tournaments on Ocqueoc River.

Michigan Fishing Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish are in the Ocqueoc River?

The Ocqueoc River supports typical northeastern Lower Peninsula river species. Its blackwater character and connection to Lake Huron mean it can see seasonal runs of steelhead and salmon near the mouth. Inland stretches hold trout and other stream species.

Data: Michigan DNR · ← Back to Ocqueoc River Guide