Houghton County · stream · order 3 river · ~8 cfs typical
Scales Creek
Scales Creek is a stream in Houghton 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
79°
67°
9 mph
22%
Sat
Overcast
70°
62°
11 mph
12%
Sun
Overcast
75°
55°
8 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Slaughterhouse Creek1.1 mi
- Seneca Lake3.4 mi
- Trap Rock River5.1 mistocked Jun 3, 2025
- Calumet Lake3.8 mi
- Deerwater Lake5.5 mi
- Thayer Lake5.2 mi
- Turtle Lake7.1 mi
- Gratiot River6.7 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.
Scales Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Scales 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 Scales Creek?+
Scales Creek is a stream in Houghton County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.