Top fish species at Carter Drain

Striped shiner
Striped shiner
Creek chub
Creek chub
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Creek chub

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Striped shiner

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Striped shiner

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General info

Carter Drain is a canal located in Lenawee County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped shiner and Creek chub.

Location

41°43′29.3″N 84°12′20″W
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Fishing regulations at Carter Drain, 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

Morenci

0.6 miles away

Lyons

7.1 miles away

Tedrow

8.4 miles away

Jasper

9.5 miles away

Clayton

9.8 miles away

Waldron

11.0 miles away

Wauseon

12.3 miles away

Alvordton

12.5 miles away

Delta

14.5 miles away

Adrian

14.6 miles away

Ai

15.3 miles away

Pittsford

16.9 miles away

Holiday City

18.7 miles away

Stryker

18.9 miles away

Berkey

19.0 miles away

Swanton

19.1 miles away

Blissfield

19.1 miles away

Onsted

19.5 miles away

Addison

19.5 miles away

Ridgeville Corners

19.9 miles away

Pulaski

21.5 miles away

Liberty Center

21.9 miles away

Napoleon

23.0 miles away

North Adams

23.6 miles away

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FAQ about Carter Drain fishing

📍 Where is Carter Drain located?
Carter Drain is a canal located in Lenawee County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°43′29.3″N 84°12′20″W
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🎣 Where on Carter Drain is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Carter Drain 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 Carter Drain?
The most common species in Carter Drain are:
📢 What are the latest Carter Drain fishing reports?
The latest Carter Drain fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Carter Drain?

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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