Trip brief · Fence River
How to go fish the Fence River
The months we list for the Fence River are May, June, September. August is outside that window, so this brief is written for September, the next month we list.
September
No USGS gauge is mapped to this river.
Flies to tie — September
Midge (Chironomidae)#20-24
Access
West Branch at North Fence River Road
46.342, -88.270parking
East Branch at North Fence River Road
46.354, -88.232parking
Fence River Road near Witch Lake
46.279, -88.154parking
Regs — check current rules before you go
Michigan DNR no longer maintains an active Blue Ribbon list; current rules are stream Types 1-4. Confirm the 2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations and the Inland Trout and Salmon map for Fence River in Iron County. Michigan fishing license required.
Pack list
- A current state fishing licence
- Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
- Net, nippers, forceps
- Floatant and desiccant
- Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
- Water, sun cover, polarised glasses
Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.
Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Fence River page →