Grand Traverse County · stream · order 3 river · ~13 cfs typical
Carpenter Creek
Carpenter Creek is a stream in Grand Traverse 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
Drizzle
87°
65°
8 mph
15%
Sat
Rain
69°
65°
8 mph
79%
Sun
Overcast
79°
59°
12 mph
28%
→ 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
- Rennie Lake1.5 mi
- Grass Lake1.8 mi
- Muncie Lake2.0 mi
- Bass Lake2.0 mi
- Island Lake2.6 mi
- Denzer Lake2.4 mi
- Bancroft Creek2.9 mi
- Spider Lake2.7 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.
Carpenter Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Carpenter 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 Carpenter Creek?+
Carpenter Creek is a stream in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.