Mackinac County · stream · order 4 river · ~128 cfs typical
Carp River
Carp River is a stream in Mackinac 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
80°
63°
9 mph
39%
Sat
Rain
72°
62°
9 mph
66%
Sun
Overcast
79°
53°
9 mph
51%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Platz Lake2.2 mi
- Pine River2.6 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
- Satago Lake3.8 mi
- Beaver Pond5.3 mi
- Hay Lake7.5 mi
- Nunns Creek6.3 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
- Spring Lake6.7 mi
- Guard Lake8.2 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.
Carp River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Carp River?+
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 Carp River?+
Carp River is a stream in Mackinac County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.