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Northern pike

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Channel catfish

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General info

Payne Creek is a stream located in Gladwin County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike and Channel catfish.

Location

43°50′48.1″N 84°21′36.1″W
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When are Northern Pike biting on Payne Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Payne Creek, MI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Michigan can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

Beaverton

6.8 miles away

Gladwin

11.4 miles away

Sanford

11.7 miles away

Coleman

12.8 miles away

Midland

16.7 miles away

Pinconning

19.8 miles away

Clare

20.1 miles away

Sterling

21.3 miles away

Rosebush

22.6 miles away

Harrison

25.2 miles away

Freeland

25.7 miles away

Mount Pleasant

27.0 miles away

Shepherd

27.8 miles away

Skidway Lake

28.5 miles away

West Branch

30.1 miles away

Merrill

30.3 miles away

Hemlock

30.3 miles away

Breckenridge

30.9 miles away

Prudenville

34.9 miles away

Lake Isabella

35.1 miles away

Winn

35.3 miles away

St. Helen

35.5 miles away

Houghton Lake

36.9 miles away

Barryton

39.6 miles away

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FAQ about Payne Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Payne Creek located?
the Payne Creek is a stream located in Gladwin County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°50′48.1″N 84°21′36.1″W
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🎣 Where on the Payne Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Payne Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Payne Creek?
The most common species in the Payne Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Payne Creek fishing reports?
The latest Payne Creek fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Payne Creek?

Fishing in Michigan requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident, non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination licenses, available online or at licensed agents.

In Michigan, no fishing license is required for anglers under 17 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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