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Paint Creek
Stocked 4× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Paint Creek is a stream in Oakland County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on Apr 30, 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
Mostly clear
87°
65°
11 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
92°
69°
10 mph
8%
Sat
Rain
82°
66°
12 mph
64%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 30 | Brown Trout | 750 | 11.57" | |
| Apr 30 | Brown Trout | 1,100 | 11.57" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 22 | Brown Trout | 790 | 12.89" | |
| Apr 22 | Brown Trout | 1,200 | 12.89" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Sargent Creek1.2 mi
- Stony Creek1.2 mi
- Winkler Pond2.7 mi
- Chestnut Lake2.4 mi
- Sandshores Lake4.0 mi
- West Branch Stony Creek4.0 mi
- Miller Lake3.1 mi
- Crystal Lake4.2 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.
Paint Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Paint Creek?+
Paint Creek is stocked with Brown Trout in Oakland County, Michigan, most recently on Apr 30, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Paint Creek get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2025, stocking at Paint Creek peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Paint 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 Paint Creek?+
Paint Creek is a stream in Oakland County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 30, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.