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Bear Creek

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Michigan, United States

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Top fish species at Bear Creek

Northern pike
Northern pike
Steelhead
Steelhead
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General info

Bear Creek is a stream located in Roscommon County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Missaukee County, Michigan. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike and Steelhead.

Location

44°15′30.3″N 84°48′53.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Bear 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

Houghton Lake

4.4 miles away

Prudenville

8.0 miles away

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Harrison

16.7 miles away

Roscommon

19.5 miles away

Marion

19.6 miles away

Lake City

20.1 miles away

McBain

20.3 miles away

St. Helen

21.1 miles away

Jennings

24.4 miles away

Gladwin

25.0 miles away

Grayling

28.0 miles away

West Branch

28.6 miles away

Cadillac

29.8 miles away

Clare

30.0 miles away

Beaverton

30.7 miles away

Manton

30.8 miles away

Bear Lake

32.4 miles away

Fife Lake

34.2 miles away

Rose City

36.3 miles away

Kalkaska

37.4 miles away

Manistee Lake

37.7 miles away

Skidway Lake

38.3 miles away

Lupton

40.9 miles away

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FAQ about Bear Creek fishing

the Bear Creek is a stream located in Roscommon County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Missaukee County, Michigan. Its coordinates are:
44°15′30.3″N 84°48′53.1″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Bear 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.
The most common species in the Bear Creek are:
  • Northern pike - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Steelhead - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Bear Creek fishing reports are:

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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