Top fish species at Setter Drain

Northern pike
Northern pike
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Northern pike

20 in · 3 lb

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General info

Setter Drain is a canal located in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Lapeer County, Michigan. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike.

Location

43°15′20.3″N 82°57′25.5″W
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When are Northern Pike biting on Setter Drain?

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Fishing regulations at Setter 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

Melvin

6.8 miles away

Clifford

11.9 miles away

North Branch

12.0 miles away

Sandusky

13.0 miles away

Capac

17.2 miles away

Attica

18.6 miles away

Millers Lake

19.3 miles away

Emmett

20.5 miles away

Mayville

20.6 miles away

Lexington

21.1 miles away

Ruby

23.3 miles away

Almont

23.5 miles away

Lapeer

23.6 miles away

Port Sanilac

23.9 miles away

Lakeport

25.5 miles away

Metamora

27.4 miles away

Leonard

28.6 miles away

Armada

28.8 miles away

Otisville

29.2 miles away

Romeo

31.2 miles away

Port Huron

32.2 miles away

Richmond

32.5 miles away

Sarnia

37.2 miles away

St. Clair

37.8 miles away

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FAQ about Setter Drain fishing

📍 Where is Setter Drain located?
Setter Drain is a canal located in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Lapeer County, Michigan. Its coordinates are:
43°15′20.3″N 82°57′25.5″W
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🎣 Where on Setter Drain is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Setter 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 Setter Drain?
The most common species in Setter Drain are:
📢 What are the latest Setter Drain fishing reports?
The latest Setter Drain fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Setter 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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