Ottawa County · stream · order 4 river · ~32 cfs typical
Deer Creek
Deer Creek is a stream in Ottawa 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
85°
57°
13 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
88°
62°
9 mph
13%
Sat
Rain
76°
65°
18 mph
70%
→ 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 Deer Creek1.4 mi
- Bass River3.4 mi
- Little Bass Creek5.4 mi
- Bear Creek5.4 mi
- Bass Creek5.4 mi
- Sand Creek6.2 mi
- Lake Jabocena5.9 mi
- Rio Grande Creek9.5 mistocked May 21, 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.
Deer Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Deer 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 Deer Creek?+
Deer Creek is a stream in Ottawa County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.