Ontonagon County · stream · order 3 river · ~26 cfs typical
Carp River
Carp River is a stream in Ontonagon 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°
69°
8 mph
36%
Sat
Overcast
73°
65°
17 mph
24%
Sun
Overcast
76°
57°
11 mph
0%
→ 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
- Little Carp River1.1 mi
- Sahwa Creek3.5 mi
- Tiebel Creek4.0 mi
- Speaker Creek4.2 mi
- Lily Pond4.8 mi
- Beaver Lake5.8 mi
- Presque Isle River5.8 mi
- Mirror Lake5.5 mistocked May 5, 2026
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 Ontonagon County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.