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South Branch Stutts Creek Creek

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Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked May 5, 2008 Brown Trout, 18.5 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 South Branch Stutts 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 and brown 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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44/100
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

Below-average, consider a different lake or time of day.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked May 5, 2008
Last: May 5, 2008
🌖 Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
🍂 Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
2 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for South Branch Stutts Creek Today

Fall fish at South Branch Stutts 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 South Branch Stutts 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 and brown trout.

High estimated pressure today
Weekend Peak season Popular stocking lake

Expect other anglers. Arrive early or fish early morning for best results.

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

🐟 Fish Species in South Branch Stutts Creek

Brook Trout Good
Salvelinus fontinalis
Brown Trout Good
Salmo trutta
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📅 Best Time to Fish South Branch Stutts 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
Brook Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Brown Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"

📋 South Branch Stutts Creek Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 5, 2008 Brown Trout 1,000 7.7"
May 8, 2007 Brown Trout 909 7.5"
Apr 20, 2006 Brown Trout 1,059 6.7"
Apr 28, 2005 Brown Trout 1,100 7.1"
Apr 22, 2004 Brown Trout 998 7.0"
Apr 29, 2003 Brown Trout 1,025 7.1"
Apr 19, 2000 Brook Trout 500 5.4"
May 14, 1999 Brook Trout 500 5.2"
May 19, 1998 Brook Trout 500 6.1"
May 14, 1997 Brook Trout 840 7.3"
Jun 5, 1996 Brook Trout 1,000 6.9"
May 9, 1995 Brook Trout 1,000 7.7"
May 23, 1994 Brook Trout 1,000 7.2"
May 27, 1993 Brook Trout 1,000 7.2"
Jun 2, 1992 Brook Trout 1,000 5.4"
Apr 18, 1991 Brook Trout 1,000 5.8"
May 16, 1990 Brook Trout 1,000 6.6"
Jun 19, 1989 Brook Trout 1,000 5.5"
Apr 22, 1988 Brook Trout 1,000 6.5"

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 19 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
May Apr Jun
Most Stocked Species
Brook Trout Brown Trout

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

⚓ South Branch Stutts Creek Boat Launches

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🌤 Current South Branch Stutts Creek Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

📋 DNR Stocking Database 📖 Michigan Fishing Guide (PDF) 🎣 Log a catch here