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Paint Creek

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Michigan, United States

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Paint Creek is a stream located in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Brown trout, Rainbow trout, and Common carp.

Location

42°43′49.9″N 83°09′36.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Paint 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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Leonard

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Troy

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Sterling Heights

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Birmingham

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Clawson

13.4 miles away

Almont

14.4 miles away

Royal Oak

15.3 miles away

Madison Heights

15.7 miles away

Armada

16.0 miles away

Berkley

16.1 miles away

Mount Clemens

16.8 miles away

Fraser

17.0 miles away

Warren

17.7 miles away

Southfield

18.3 miles away

Oak Park

18.4 miles away

Ferndale

18.8 miles away

Hazel Park

18.8 miles away

Roseville

19.1 miles away

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FAQ about Paint Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Paint Creek located?
the Paint Creek is a stream located in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°43′49.9″N 83°09′36.4″W
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🎣 Where on the Paint Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Paint 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 Paint Creek?
The most common species in the Paint Creek are:
  • Brown trout - 71 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Rainbow trout - 59 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Common carp - 25 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Paint Creek fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Paint 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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