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North Branch Rice Creek

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Michigan, United States

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Yellow perch

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Smallmouth bass

18 in · 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

19 in · 2 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

North Branch Rice Creek is a stream located in Calhoun County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Jackson County, Michigan. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, and Yellow perch.

Location

42°19′47.2″N 84°48′14.4″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on North Branch Rice Creek?

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Fishing regulations at North Branch Rice 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

Albion

6.1 miles away

Springport

6.4 miles away

Marshall

9.2 miles away

Olivet

10.0 miles away

Parma

12.4 miles away

Homer

12.7 miles away

Bellevue

13.5 miles away

Eaton Rapids

14.6 miles away

Spring Arbor

15.3 miles away

Charlotte

16.4 miles away

Tekonsha

18.7 miles away

Litchfield

20.1 miles away

Hanover

20.4 miles away

Leslie

20.7 miles away

Burlington

20.9 miles away

Potterville

21.0 miles away

Jackson

21.3 miles away

Battle Creek

21.8 miles away

Lake LeAnn

26.7 miles away

Athens

27.7 miles away

Coldwater

28.3 miles away

North Adams

28.6 miles away

Hillsdale

29.2 miles away

Addison

33.3 miles away

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FAQ about North Branch Rice Creek fishing

📍 Where is the North Branch Rice Creek located?
the North Branch Rice Creek is a stream located in Calhoun County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Jackson County, Michigan. Its coordinates are:
42°19′47.2″N 84°48′14.4″W
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🎣 Where on the North Branch Rice Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the North Branch Rice 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 North Branch Rice Creek?
The most common species in the North Branch Rice Creek are:
📢 What are the latest North Branch Rice Creek fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the North Branch Rice 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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