Marquette County · stream · order 3 river · ~62 cfs typical
Carp River
Stocked 15× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Carp River is a stream in Marquette County, Michigan, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 26, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan DNR; 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
82°
68°
17 mph
37%
Fri
Overcast
83°
70°
11 mph
46%
Sat
Fog
71°
56°
14 mph
29%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 26 | Rainbow Trout | 4,800 | 19.7" | |
| May 26 | Rainbow Trout | 8,999 | 19.7" | |
| May 15 | Brook Trout | 730 | 21.9" | |
| May 15 | Brook Trout | 729 | 21.9" | |
| May 6 | Brown Trout | 1,400 | 10.4" | |
| May 6 | Brown Trout | 1,900 | 10.4" | |
| May 6 | Brown Trout | 2,400 | 10.4" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 16 | Brook Trout | 823 | 22.1" | |
| May 16 | Brook Trout | 825 | 22.1" | |
| May 5 | Brown Trout | 1,500 | 11.82" | |
| May 5 | Brown Trout | 2,000 | 11.82" | |
| May 5 | Brown Trout | 4,497 | 11.82" | |
| May 5 | Brown Trout | 1,996 | 11.82" | |
| Apr 30 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 18.1" | |
| Apr 28 | Rainbow Trout | 9,499 | 19.3" | |
When does Carp River get stocked?
Going by 15 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in May.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Michigan waters with brook trout → · All Michigan waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Orianna Brook1.1 mi
- Quarry Pond1.0 mi
- Buschell Lake1.4 mi
- Chocolay River1.7 mistocked May 28, 2026
- Silver Creek3.1 mi
- Dead River4.0 mi
- Pelissier Lake3.4 mi
- Shiras Pool4.5 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.
Carp River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Carp River?+
Carp River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Marquette County, Michigan, most recently on May 26, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Carp River get stocked?+
Going by 15 records since 2025, stocking at Carp River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
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 Marquette County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 26, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.