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Houghton Creek Creek

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Conditions today F 33/100 Tough conditions Last stocked Jul 4, 2024 Rainbow Trout, 2.3 years ago Keeper size (estimated) No estimate Not enough size data Access 0 boat launches Public access

📊 Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Houghton Creek looks for the day you pick (today by default), from 0 to 100. It adds up five things: how recently the lake was stocked, the moon phase, the season, how many game and panfish species live here (such as brown trout and rainbow trout), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

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33/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

Tough conditions, lower expectations or adjust your approach.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jul 4, 2024
Last: Jul 4, 2024
🌗 Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
🍃 Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
2 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Houghton Creek Today

Fall fish at Houghton Creek are feeding heavily before winter. Match the forage: shad, crawfish, and perch patterns work well.

📊 Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Houghton Creek is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for brown trout and rainbow trout.

Moderate estimated pressure today
Weekend Popular stocking lake

Moderate activity expected. Midweek mornings are typically quieter.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

🐟 Fish Species in Houghton Creek

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📅 Best Time to Fish Houghton Creek

Combined bite activity across all 2 species in this lake.

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📏 Fishing Regulations

Statewide general rules for the species found here. Individual waters can have exceptions (special size limits, closed seasons, trout lake types), so check this lake's listing in the official DNR Fishing Guide before heading out.
SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
Brown Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
📅 Stocking Timeline 5-year history
5 Stocking events
1,050 Fish stocked
1 Species
850d Since last stock
1097d Longest gap
Rainbow Trout 1,050
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📋 Houghton Creek Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jul 4, 2024 Rainbow Trout 200 11.0"
Jul 3, 2023 Rainbow Trout 100 11.0"
Jul 4, 2022 Rainbow Trout 150 11.0"
Jul 3, 2019 Rainbow Trout 300 8.7"
Jul 3, 2018 Rainbow Trout 300 9.7"
Jul 3, 2016 Rainbow Trout 300 9.8"
Jul 3, 2015 Rainbow Trout 150 10.0"
Jul 3, 2015 Brown Trout 150 10.0"
Jul 3, 2014 Rainbow Trout 300 11.0"
Jul 3, 2013 Rainbow Trout 600 10.4"
Jul 3, 2012 Rainbow Trout 300 9.8"
Jul 3, 2011 Rainbow Trout 300 10.0"
Jul 4, 2010 Rainbow Trout 300 10.2"
Jul 4, 2008 Rainbow Trout 200 10.0"
Jul 3, 2007 Rainbow Trout 200 9.9"
Jul 3, 2006 Rainbow Trout 300 10.0"
Jul 3, 2005 Rainbow Trout 300 11.0"
Jul 3, 2004 Rainbow Trout 300 13.0"
Nov 3, 2003 Rainbow Trout 300 11.0"
Jul 3, 2002 Rainbow Trout 300 11.0"
Sep 3, 1999 Rainbow Trout 100 12.4"
Sep 5, 1998 Rainbow Trout 100 12.0"
Jul 3, 1993 Rainbow Trout 100 15.0"
Sep 11, 1991 Rainbow Trout 100 11.0"
Jul 1, 1988 Rainbow Trout 150 11.0"
Showing 25 of 27 stocking records, newest first

* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 27 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Jul.
Peak Stocking Months
Jul Sep Nov
Most Stocked Species
Rainbow Trout Brown Trout

* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.

⚓ Houghton Creek Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Houghton Creek Weather Conditions

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