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Danaher Creek Creek

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Conditions today F 36/100 Tough conditions Last stocked May 17, 2019 Rainbow Trout, 7.5 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 Danaher 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 brook trout, 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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36/100
Monday, November 2, 2026
Conditions score

Tough conditions, lower expectations or adjust your approach.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked May 17, 2019
Last: May 17, 2019
🌗 Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
🍃 Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
3 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Danaher Creek Today

Fall fish at Danaher 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 Danaher 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 brook trout, brown trout and rainbow trout.

Very Low estimated pressure today
Popular stocking lake

Very little activity expected. A great time to have the lake to yourself.

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

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📅 Best Time to Fish Danaher Creek

Combined bite activity across all 4 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
Brook Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
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
9 Stocking events
114,318 Fish stocked
3 Species
2727d Since last stock
256d Longest gap
Rainbow Trout 3,018
Fathead Minnow 110,000
Brook Trout 1,300
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📋 Danaher Creek Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 17, 2019 Rainbow Trout 500 13.0"
May 17, 2019 Rainbow Trout 50 18.0"
May 17, 2019 Brook Trout 600 11.0"
Sep 7, 2018 Rainbow Trout 300 17.0"
Jun 26, 2018 Rainbow Trout 500 13.0"
May 8, 2018 Brook Trout 700 11.0"
Aug 25, 2017 Rainbow Trout 500 13.0"
May 11, 2017 Rainbow Trout 1,168 13.5"
May 11, 2017 Fathead Minnow 110,000 1.5"
Jul 3, 2013 Rainbow Trout 200 14.0"
Jul 3, 2013 Brook Trout 200 14.0"
May 16, 2013 Rainbow Trout 200 14.0"
May 16, 2013 Brook Trout 200 14.0"
May 16, 2013 Fathead Minnow 40,000 2.0"
Sep 8, 2012 Rainbow Trout 200 14.5"
Aug 13, 2012 Rainbow Trout 200 14.5"
May 30, 2012 Fathead Minnow 5,500 2.0"
May 17, 2012 Brook Trout 200 12.0"
May 17, 2012 Rainbow Trout 200 13.0"
May 9, 2011 Brook Trout 200 14.5"
May 9, 2011 Rainbow Trout 200 14.5"
May 9, 2011 Fathead Minnow 5,500 2.0"
Apr 28, 2011 Rainbow Trout 225 13.0"
Sep 4, 2010 Rainbow Trout 300 14.5"
Aug 4, 2010 Rainbow Trout 400 14.0"
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* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 69 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
May Aug Jul
Most Stocked Species
Rainbow Trout Brook Trout Fathead Minnow

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

⚓ Danaher Creek Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Danaher Creek Weather Conditions

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