BOARDMAN RIVER

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • MICHIGAN

Boardman River


April 27, 2024

The Boardman River in Michigan is a popular fishing destination for trout, salmon, and steelhead. Nearby activities include kayaking, hiking, and biking along the river's scenic trails. Fishing tips include using small nymphs during the spring and larger streamers in the fall. The best time to visit is in the fall, from September to November, with average temperatures ranging from 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the river can also be fished year-round with different species available during different seasons.



Fish Species
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Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Atlantic Salmon
Image Alt Black Sea Bass
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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Adams Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Steinbarger Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Driftwood Fishing Area

Dollar Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Westler Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Largemouth Bass

Wawasee Public Fishing Area

Kuhn Lake

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Norman Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Miller Lake

Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike • Permit

Grassy Creek

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

CITY LIMITS OF ENGLISH, IN TO CARNES MILL SITE IN NE1/4NE1/4 OF SEC 13, T3S, R1W
Blue-Sinking Watershed, Indiana
STATE ROAD 337 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 56 BRIDGE AT PROSPECT, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana
STATE ROAD 56 BRIDGE TO FOREST PURCHASE BOUNDARY AT ROLAND, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana
CARNES MILL SITE TO 7.65 MILES ABOVE CONFLUECE WITH OHIO RIVER AT CONFLUENCE WITH TURKEY CREEK
Blue-Sinking Watershed, Indiana
EAST BRANCH FROM WESTERN FOREST BOUNDARY (SEC 19, T46N, R6W) TO CONFLUENCE WITH MAINSTEM
Tahquamenon Watershed, Michigan
SOURCE IN SEC 21, T47N, R12W TO MOUTH AT WHITEFISH BAY
Tahquamenon Watershed, Michigan
ORIGIN AT CONFLUENCE OF OUTLETS OF FRENCHMAN LAKE AND CARP LAKE (SEC 26, T44N, R6W) TO WEST SECTION LINE OF SEC 30, T43N, R5W
Carp-Pine Watershed, Michigan
COUNTY ROAD H-58 (AKA. ADAMS TRAIL/ MUNISING-VAN MEER-SHINGLETON RD.) TO MOUTH AT LAKE SUPERIOR
Betsy-Chocolay Watershed, Michigan
JUNCTION OF NORTH/SOUTH FORKS OF LOST RIVER TO STATE ROAD 337 BRIDGE, APPROX 4 MILES SOUTHEAST OF ORLEANS, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana
SECTION 17, T48N, R17W (BOUNDARY OF PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE LANDS) TO MOUTH AT LAKE SUPERIOR
Betsy-Chocolay Watershed, Michigan

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

French Bay Natural Area

Trout Lake Park

Wilderness Area Seney

Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Wilderness Mackinac

Petoskey State Park

Wilderness Area Hardwood State Forest

Wilderness Beaver Basin

Magnus Park

Bear River Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
THE GENERAL STORE
The General Store is a popular point of interest located in the heart of Michigan's national park. This historic establishment has been serving visitors and locals alike for over a ...
THE BLACKSMITH SHOP
The Blacksmith Shop point of interest is a must-see attraction in Michigan's National Park. As the name suggests, the site is a historic blacksmith shop that was once the center ...
SLEEPING BEAR INN
The Sleeping Bear Inn point of interest is located in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan. It is a historic inn that was built in 1854. Today, the ...
KELDERHOUSE FARM
Kelderhouse Farm is a historic point of interest located in Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The farm dates back to the 19th century and is a great place to ...
THORESON FARM
Thoreson Farm is a must-visit point of interest within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan. The farm is a historic landmark that dates back to the early 1900s, ...
MARINE MUSEUM
The Marine Museum is a must-visit point of interest in Michigan's National Park. This museum is an excellent place to learn about the Great Lakes and the maritime history of ...
DECHOW FARM
Dechow Farm is a unique point of interest located in Michigan's Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The farm was established in the late 1800s and is a testament to the history ...
PORT ONEIDA SCHOOLHOUSE
The Port Oneida Schoolhouse is a historical point of interest located within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan. It is a one-room schoolhouse that was built in 1893 ...
THE BOATHOUSE
The Boathouse is a popular point of interest located in Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. It is situated on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, surrounded by lush forests ...
CHARLES & HATTIE OLSEN FARM
The Charles & Hattie Olsen Farm is a historic point of interest located in Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. It was established in the early 1900s and served as ...

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