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Thornton Creek

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Michigan, United States

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Green sunfish

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Smallmouth bass

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Northern pike

29 in · 5 lb 3 oz

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General info

Thornton Creek is a stream located in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike, Green sunfish, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

42°27′29.2″N 83°30′32.1″W
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When are Northern Pike biting on Thornton Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Thornton 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

Novi

1.7 miles away

Wixom

4.8 miles away

Farmington Hills

7.0 miles away

South Lyon

7.3 miles away

Livonia

8.1 miles away

Westland

11.6 miles away

Garden City

12.6 miles away

Southfield

12.7 miles away

Wayne

13.9 miles away

Brighton

14.9 miles away

Inkster

15.1 miles away

Dearborn Heights

15.4 miles away

Ypsilanti

15.9 miles away

Birmingham

16.0 miles away

Oak Park

16.6 miles away

Berkley

16.7 miles away

Ann Arbor

17.0 miles away

Pontiac

17.4 miles away

Dearborn

18.1 miles away

Hartland

18.4 miles away

Royal Oak

18.4 miles away

Clawson

19.1 miles away

Ferndale

19.2 miles away

Auburn Hills

20.1 miles away

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FAQ about Thornton Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Thornton Creek located?
the Thornton Creek is a stream located in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°27′29.2″N 83°30′32.1″W
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🎣 Where on the Thornton Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Thornton 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 Thornton Creek?
The most common species in the Thornton Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Thornton Creek fishing reports?
The latest Thornton Creek fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Thornton 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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