Sturgeon River (Delta County, Michigan) facts for kids

The Sturgeon River is a river in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is about 63.6-mile-long (102.4 km). The river flows mostly south through Alger County and Delta County. These counties are located on Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

The Sturgeon River starts from Sixteenmile Lake in Alger County. It then flows mainly south. The river eventually empties into Big Bay de Noc, which is part of Lake Michigan.

Exploring the Sturgeon River

The Sturgeon River is an important waterway in Michigan. It is known for its natural beauty and is a great place to explore. The river's path takes it through different landscapes.

West Branch Sturgeon River

The West Branch Sturgeon River is a smaller part of the main river. It begins in a different spot and flows southeast. This branch travels for about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) before joining the main Sturgeon River.

Rivers and Streams Joining the Sturgeon

Many smaller rivers and streams flow into the Sturgeon River. These are called tributaries. They add water to the main river as it travels. Here are some of the streams that join the Sturgeon River:

• Bull Run (from the right side)
  • Moss Lake
    • Germaine Creek
• Morman Creek (from the left side)
• Moses Creek (from the left side)
• Eighteenmile Creek (from the right side)
  • Johnson Creek (from the left side)
    • Kenobo Lake
  • Mink Creek (from the right side)
    • Cache Lake
  • Chicago Lake (from the right side)
  • Vista Lake
  • Back Lake
• Little Black Creek (from the left side)
• Black Creek (from the left side)
• West Branch Sturgeon River (from the left side)
  • West Branch Lake
  • Round Lake
  • Lake Stella
• Camp R Creek (from the right side)
• Dam Lake
  • Little Aleck Lake (from the left side)
  • Wheelbarrow Lake (from the right side)
    • Lake Twenty Five
  • Little Round Lake (from the left side)
  • Sixteenmile Lake