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Manistique River

Manistique River Area of Concern (AOC)

The Manistique River AOC is located in Schoolcraft County in Michigan's central Upper Peninsula and discharges into Lake Michigan at the City of Manistique. Historical impacts to the Manistique River are associated with waste containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) from a paper recycling facility, sawmills, combined sewer overflows and a municipal wastewater treatment plant.

Cover of the Eat Safe Fish GuideView the fish consumption guidelines for this river in the Upper Peninsula Eat Safe Fish Guide.

This waterbody is easy to access and has a high likelihood of catching fish, which designates it as a Family Friendly Fishing Waters location by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR).The rules and regulations for this waterbody can be found in the DNR Fishing Guide.

Additional Resources

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)

Eat Safe Fish from Areas of Concern (factsheet)

Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)

Manistique River Area of Concern

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Manistique River Area of Concern