Sturgeon River
River, Cheybogan and Otsego Co (Sturgeon River). Michigan, United States.
45.2784, -84.6042 — View on the map
- Length
- 33.8 km
- Managed by
- Michigan DNR Fisheries Division
- Permit required
- Michigan fishing license (all-species) — Michigan DNR
Useful gear for this area
Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.
Floating fly line, 3-weight, dark greenFor: brown trout, rainbow trout, grayling · fly fishing (dry fly and nymph)
€23.90£12.90Not shipped to the United States
Dry/wet compartment backpack, 18-inchFor: all fishing · storage
€78.90£42.90Not shipped to the United States
Local rules
Designated Blue Ribbon Trout Stream (Michigan DNR) from Sturgeon Valley Road to Burt Lake, about 21 miles. Stream-specific trout and salmon regulation types apply (see Michigan inland trout & salmon regulations).
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2026 season calendar — Michigan
Official sources
- IFR MI Blue Ribbon Trout Streams — Michigan DNR Fisheries open data (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- DNRFisheriesDataOPENDATA — Michigan DNR (item page) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- Michigan Trout and Salmon Inland Stream Regulation Types — Michigan DNR (accessed on 23 September 2026)