Genesee County · stream · order 4 river · ~21 cfs typical
Butternut Creek
Butternut Creek is a stream in Genesee County, Michigan. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
92°
63°
8 mph
6%
Sat
Drizzle
78°
65°
16 mph
69%
Sun
Drizzle
69°
62°
15 mph
56%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- C S Mott Lake1.1 mi
- Kearsley Reservoir4.3 mi
- Burroughs Lake4.4 mi
- Kearsley Creek5.3 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
- Picnic Lake5.3 mi
- McCormick Lake5.4 mi
- Buell Lake6.6 mi
- Black Creek6.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Butternut Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Butternut Creek?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Butternut Creek?+
Butternut Creek is a stream in Genesee County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.