Van Buren County · stream · order 3 river · ~18 cfs typical
Melvin Creek
Melvin Creek is a stream in Van Buren 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
86°
61°
7 mph
22%
Sat
Rain
76°
64°
11 mph
66%
Sun
Drizzle
77°
63°
14 mph
35%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
- Osterhout Lake0.9 mistocked Oct 30, 2025
- Little Bear Lake1.2 mi
- Clear Lake1.4 mi
- Deer Lake1.2 mi
- Lake Moriah1.4 mi
- Spring Brook Lake2.0 mi
- Silver Lake2.5 mi
- Lake Eleven2.4 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.
Melvin Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Melvin 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 Melvin Creek?+
Melvin Creek is a stream in Van Buren County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.