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Ruby Creek Creek

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Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked May 7, 2001 Rainbow Trout, 25.5 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 Ruby 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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44/100
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

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

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked May 7, 2001
Last: May 7, 2001
🌖 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 Ruby Creek Today

Fall fish at Ruby 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 Ruby 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.

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.

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📅 Best Time to Fish Ruby 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"

📋 Ruby Creek Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 7, 2001 Rainbow Trout 10,002 7.6"
May 12, 2000 Rainbow Trout 2,000 7.4"
Apr 17, 2000 Rainbow Trout 10,000 7.5"
May 5, 1999 Rainbow Trout 10,179 7.4"
Apr 29, 1998 Rainbow Trout 10,024 7.6"
Apr 25, 1997 Rainbow Trout 11,000 7.5"
Apr 30, 1996 Rainbow Trout 9,700 7.1"
May 17, 1995 Rainbow Trout 11,000 7.6"
May 6, 1994 Rainbow Trout 10,000 6.3"
May 21, 1993 Rainbow Trout 9,700 6.7"
May 15, 1992 Rainbow Trout 3,200 7.6"
May 7, 1991 Rainbow Trout 3,200 7.2"
May 8, 1990 Rainbow Trout 3,200 7.2"
Apr 20, 1989 Rainbow Trout 3,000 7.6"
May 2, 1988 Rainbow Trout 3,200 6.7"
Mar 28, 1987 Rainbow Trout 4,990 7.6"
Apr 10, 1985 Rainbow Trout 4,900 6.5"
Apr 11, 1984 Rainbow Trout 5,000 6.1"
Nov 5, 1983 Brown Trout 850 4.5"
May 16, 1983 Rainbow Trout 5,362 5.9"
Jun 7, 1982 Rainbow Trout 5,000 3.2"
May 6, 1981 Rainbow Trout 5,000 3.9"
Jun 4, 1980 Rainbow Trout 5,000 3.9"

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 23 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
May Apr Jun
Most Stocked Species
Rainbow Trout Brown Trout

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

⚓ Ruby Creek Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Ruby Creek Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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