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Mattawan Creek

Michigan, United States

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Mattawan Creek fishing reports

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River chub

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River chub

11 in Β· 1 lb

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Hornyhead chub

10 in Β· 1 lb

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Creek chub

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Creek chub

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General info

Mattawan Creek is a stream located in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It is most popular for fishing Creek chub, River chub, and Largemouth bass.

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42Β°12β€²34.1β€³N 85Β°46β€²29β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Mattawan Creek, MI

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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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of July 4, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

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10.6 miles away

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17.6 miles away

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Niles

35.5 miles away

Elkhart

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Granger

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Holland

41.9 miles away

Mishawaka

42.1 miles away

Coldwater

43.7 miles away

Cutlerville

43.9 miles away

Goshen

44.0 miles away

South Bend

44.7 miles away

Wyoming

47.2 miles away

Kentwood

47.6 miles away

Grandville

47.7 miles away

Jenison

48.2 miles away

East Grand Rapids

51.6 miles away

Forest Hills

53.7 miles away

Charlotte

54.1 miles away

Angola

55.6 miles away

Hillsdale

61.6 miles away

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FAQ about Mattawan Creek fishing

the Mattawan Creek is a stream located in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Its coordinates are:
42Β°12β€²34.1β€³N 85Β°46β€²29β€³W
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