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Norris Creek Creek

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Conditions today F 33/100 Tough conditions Last stocked Apr 9, 1998 Brown Trout, 28.6 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 Norris 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 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
Monday, November 2, 2026
Conditions score

Tough conditions, lower expectations or adjust your approach.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Apr 9, 1998
Last: Apr 9, 1998
🌗 Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
🍃 Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
1 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Norris Creek Today

Fall fish at Norris 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 Norris 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.

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.

🐟 Fish Species in Norris Creek

Brown Trout Good
Salmo trutta
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📅 Best Time to Fish Norris Creek

Combined bite activity across all 1 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"

📋 Norris Creek Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Apr 9, 1998 Brown Trout 100 5.6"
Apr 9, 1998 Brown Trout 150 5.6"
Apr 24, 1997 Brown Trout 98 6.2"
Apr 24, 1997 Brown Trout 147 6.2"
Apr 24, 1997 Brown Trout 148 6.2"
Apr 22, 1996 Brown Trout 100 6.7"
Apr 22, 1996 Brown Trout 150 6.7"
Apr 24, 1995 Brown Trout 100 6.7"
Apr 24, 1995 Brown Trout 150 6.7"
Apr 24, 1995 Brown Trout 149 6.7"
Apr 25, 1994 Brown Trout 100 6.4"
Apr 25, 1994 Brown Trout 150 6.4"
Apr 29, 1993 Brown Trout 150 8.5"
Apr 29, 1993 Brown Trout 100 8.5"

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 14 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
Apr
Most Stocked Species
Brown Trout

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

⚓ Norris Creek Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Norris Creek Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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