East Pond Creek Fishing
Macomb County and Oakland County, MDNR trout water.
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The East Pond Creek: length, counties and fish
Through Macomb County and Oakland County the East Pond Creek follows its bed as a stream. The flowline sum is about 15.3 miles. The nearest town is Romeo, roughly 3 miles away.
The MDNR regulates about 7.4 miles as trout water (Type 1). 1 active gauge report from the channel.
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| Type | Miles | Fishing season | Daily possession | Tackle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | 7.4 | Last Saturday in April to September 30th | 5 fish, with no more than 3 trout 15" or greater. Zero (0) Arctic Grayling. | Artificial lures and all types of natural bait may be used. |
On the East Pond Creek, the MDNR Type sets the season and the minimum size; Type 1 is the standard brook trout stream, Types 3 and 4 run year round.
Trout and salmon need no separate stamp in Michigan; the all-species license ($26 resident, $76 nonresident a year) covers them.
MDNR Trout and Salmon Inland Stream Regulation Types and gear-restricted layers; 2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027). Michigan trout streams.
What swims in the East Pond Creek
The list joins the MDNR trout stream layer, fishing site lists, stocking events and records for the East Pond Creek; it is not a full survey.
MDNR trout stream layer, fishing sites, stocking table and state records.
Discharge on the East Pond Creek
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| East Pond Creek At Romeo, Mi | 5 cfs, 1.11 ft gage height | Nov 14 12:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 14, 2026 12:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Boat and canoe access to the East Pond Creek
The access data hold no launch on the East Pond Creek.
MDNR boat access sites, MDNR fishing sites, USGS gauges.
Size and bag limits on the East Pond Creek
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 5 in any combination; minimum 14 inches | Possession: Sat. before Memorial Day – Dec. 31; catch-and-immediate-release open all year |
| Walleye (Lower Peninsula) | 5; minimum 15 inches | Last Sat. in April – March 15 |
| Northern pike (Lower Peninsula) | 2; minimum 24 inches | Last Sat. in April – March 15 |
| Muskellunge | Only 1 per angler per license year (April 1 – March 31); mandatory harvest registration within 24 hours; minimum 42 inches (46, 50 or 38 inches on listed waters) | Possession: 1st Sat. in June – March 15; catch-and-immediate-release open all year |
| Yellow perch | 25 | Open all year |
| Sunfish and crappie | 25 in any combination of the listed species | Open all year |
| Channel catfish | 10; minimum 12 inches | Open all year |
| Flathead catfish | 5; minimum 15 inches | Open all year |
| White bass | 10 | Open all year |
| Cisco and whitefish | 5 in any combination | Open all year |
| Burbot | 5 | Open all year |
| Trout and salmon (stream Type 1) | 5 fish, but no more than 3 trout 15 inches or greater; minimum brook 7", brown 8", salmon/lake trout/rainbow (steelhead)/splake 10" | Fishing: Last Sat. in April – Sep. 30; possession: Last Sat. in April – Sep. 30 |
Statewide inland rows for the Lower Peninsula apply on the East Pond Creek, with the trout row for stream Type 1; check the county exceptions too.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027). All Michigan limits.
Near the East Pond Creek
Nearby inland lakes for a the East Pond Creek trip
- Cusick Lakeunder a mile
- Stony Creek Lake (Nort4 miles
- Lakeville Lake5 miles
- Stony Creek Lake6 miles
Tackle stores within a drive of the East Pond Creek
- Ralph's Wholesale Live Baitbait and tackle shop, Ray, 7 miles
- Waters Edge Fish Artistrybait and tackle shop, LAke Orion, 9 miles
- Ludeman, Cathymarina, Lake Orion, 9 miles
- Snug Harbor Bait & Marinabait and tackle shop, Lake Orion, 10 miles
- Oakland Mobile Marinemarina, Oxford, 10 miles
Hiring a guide for the East Pond Creek
- Bass Action Charterscharter, Troy, (248) 928-6589
- Waters Edge Fish Artistrycharter, LAke Orion, (248) 693-6990
- Woodland Rivers Guide Servicecharter, Rochester Hills, (248) 608-0908
- Walleye Kingfishing guide, Waterford, (231) 557-2755
Places to stay around the East Pond Creek
- Romeo3 miles
- Leonard6 miles
- Almont8 miles
- Rochester9 miles
Nearby rivers for a East Pond Creek trip
- Paint Creek7 miles
- North Branch Clinton River8 miles
- Middle Branch Clinton River9 miles
- East Branch Coon Creek9 miles
County fishing pages for the East Pond Creek
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Asked and answered: fishing the East Pond Creek
In which Michigan county is the East Pond Creek?
Its course crosses Macomb County and Oakland County.
Are trout legal to keep on the East Pond Creek?
About 7.4 miles carry an MDNR trout Type (Type 1).
Does a stream gauge sit on the East Pond Creek?
Readings from 1 USGS gauge are above.
Can I put a canoe into the East Pond Creek at a launch?
The access data hold no launch for it.
What MDNR limits apply on the East Pond Creek?
Type 1: 5 fish, with no more than 3 trout 15" or greater. Zero (0) Arctic Grayling. Season: Last Saturday in April to September 30th.
Which Michigan license do I need on the East Pond Creek?
Trout and salmon need no separate stamp in Michigan; the all-species license ($26 resident, $76 nonresident a year) covers them.
Which store on our Michigan list is closest to the East Pond Creek?
Try Ralph's Wholesale Live Bait (7 miles).
Which fish does the MDNR list for the East Pond Creek?
MDNR records name trout.
Which town makes a handy base for the East Pond Creek?
By air, Romeo is about 3 miles from the stream.
Set aside a river day on the East Pond Creek
Check the gauge and the Type rules before you go.