Pine River/Van Etten Creek is a fishing water in Iosco County, Michigan (Northern Lake Huron management unit).
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Pine River/Van Etten 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 rainbow trout, smallmouth bass and walleye.
Low pressure. Good conditions for a relaxed day on the water.
Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.
Combined bite activity across all 79 species in this lake.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Smallmouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Walleye | 15" | 5 |
| Rock Bass | None | 25 sunfish combined |