Nottawa Creek

Nottawa Creek is a stream flowing through Michigan, United States. River fishing rewards anglers who learn to read current — fish hold in the seams between fast and slow water, behind rocks and submerged logs, and at the heads and tails of pools. At Nottawa Creek, working a lure or fly down-and-across the current usually outperforms casting straight upstream. Higher water concentrates fish; clear, low water makes them spookier.

Location

42.1006, -85.1924 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Largemouth bassNorthern pikeSmallmouth bassEyetail bowfinPumpkinseedRedear sunfish

Fishing Techniques

• For Largemouth bass

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.

• For Northern pike

  Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.

• For Smallmouth bass

  Focus your fishing efforts around rocky structures, ledges, and areas with current, as smallmouth bass prefer these habitats.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Nottawa Creek.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Nottawa Creek should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Michigan before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Nottawa Creek.

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