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McKenzie Creek Creek

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Conditions today F 33/100 Tough conditions Last stocked Apr 6, 1993 Brown Trout, 33.6 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 McKenzie 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
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

Tough conditions, lower expectations or adjust your approach.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Apr 6, 1993
Last: Apr 6, 1993
🌗 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 McKenzie Creek Today

Fall fish at McKenzie 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 McKenzie 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.

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 McKenzie Creek

Brown Trout Good
Salmo trutta
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📅 Best Time to Fish McKenzie 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"

📋 McKenzie Creek Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Apr 6, 1993 Brown Trout 699 6.1"
Apr 6, 1993 Brown Trout 799 6.1"
Apr 2, 1992 Brown Trout 690 6.0"
Apr 2, 1992 Brown Trout 790 6.0"
Apr 4, 1991 Brown Trout 790 5.8"
Apr 4, 1991 Brown Trout 690 5.8"
Mar 29, 1990 Brown Trout 700 5.2"
Mar 29, 1990 Brown Trout 800 5.2"
Apr 18, 1989 Brown Trout 700 5.8"
Apr 18, 1989 Brown Trout 800 5.8"
Mar 29, 1988 Brown Trout 730 5.3"
Mar 29, 1988 Brown Trout 830 5.3"
Apr 9, 1987 Brown Trout 580 5.0"
Apr 9, 1987 Brown Trout 680 5.0"
Apr 17, 1986 Brown Trout 550 6.9"
Apr 17, 1986 Brown Trout 650 6.9"
Apr 10, 1985 Brown Trout 610 7.5"
Apr 10, 1984 Brown Trout 700 5.6"
Apr 4, 1984 Brown Trout 800 6.7"
Mar 17, 1983 Brown Trout 680 6.3"
Mar 17, 1983 Brown Trout 780 6.3"
Apr 1, 1982 Brown Trout 650 5.2"
Apr 1, 1982 Brown Trout 750 5.2"
Mar 24, 1981 Brown Trout 500 4.3"
Mar 24, 1981 Brown Trout 600 4.3"
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* 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: Mar.
Peak Stocking Months
Apr Mar
Most Stocked Species
Brown Trout

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

⚓ McKenzie Creek Boat Launches

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💡 Angler Tips for McKenzie Creek

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🌤 Current McKenzie Creek Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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