Montcalm County · stream · order 4 river · ~117 cfs typical
Tamarack Creek
Stocked 16× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Tamarack Creek is a stream in Montcalm County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 21, 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
Partly cloudy
86°
58°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
88°
65°
8 mph
14%
Sat
Rain
75°
64°
14 mph
74%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 21 | Brown Trout | 1,000 | 13.27" | |
| May 21 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 16.8" | |
| May 21 | Rainbow Trout | 2,700 | 16.8" | |
| May 21 | Brown Trout | 2,300 | 13.27" | |
| May 21 | Brown Trout | 1,550 | 13.27" | |
| May 21 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 16.8" | |
| May 21 | Brown Trout | 700 | 13.27" | |
| May 21 | Brown Trout | 2,900 | 13.27" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 22 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 18.03" | |
| May 22 | Rainbow Trout | 3,100 | 18.03" | |
| May 22 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 18.03" | |
| May 13 | Brown Trout | 1,000 | 14.97" | |
| May 13 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | 14.97" | |
| May 13 | Brown Trout | 1,700 | 14.97" | |
| May 13 | Brown Trout | 800 | 14.97" | |
| May 13 | Brown Trout | 3,200 | 14.97" | |
When does Tamarack Creek get stocked?
Going by 16 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in May.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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All Michigan waters with brown trout → · All Michigan waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Tucker Lake3.3 mi
- Handy Creek2.8 mi
- Croton Dam Pond3.9 mi
- Mill Pond4.7 mi
- Waltman Lake5.3 mi
- Little Muskegon River4.1 mistocked Apr 7, 2026
- Rice Creek4.4 mi
- Little Mud Lake5.7 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.
Tamarack Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Tamarack Creek?+
Tamarack Creek is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Montcalm County, Michigan, most recently on May 21, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Tamarack Creek get stocked?+
Going by 16 records since 2025, stocking at Tamarack Creek peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Tamarack 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 Tamarack Creek?+
Tamarack Creek is a stream in Montcalm County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 21, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.