Baker Creek

Kalkaska County, Michigan

Class I

Baker Creek is a Class I (self-sustaining wild trout) trout stream in Kalkaska County, Michigan. Approximately 23.4 miles of classified trout water. Species include brook trout, brown trout, lake trout, rainbow trout, splake.

Stream Classification

Class I — Self-sustaining wild trout population

23.4

Miles

5

Fish Species

0

Access Points

6

Local Guides

Regulations

5 fish, with no more than 3 trout 15“ or greater. Zero (0) Arctic Grayling.; Tackle: Artificial lures and all natural bait types allowed. Aug 1–Nov 15: terminal fishing gear restricted to single-pointed hooks & jigs ≤½" from point to shank or treble hooks ≤⅜" from point to shank only when attached to artificial lures.; Season: Last Saturday in April through September 30th

Map & Directions

Fish Species

Species found in Baker Creek.

Brook trout Brown trout Lake trout Rainbow trout Splake

Fishing Guides Near Baker Creek

Wolf Pack Guide Service

Fly Fishing Guide

Big River Outfitters

Fly Fishing Guide

Bass Action Charters

Fly Fishing Guide

Due North Guide Service

Fly Fishing Guide

Northern Michigan smallmouth

Casey Richarson

Fly Fishing Guide

Cast Away Guide Service

Fly Fishing Guide

Lakes in Kalkaska County

Abbot Lake

Bass Lake

Bass Lake

Bear Lake

Other Trout Streams in Kalkaska County

Abott Creek

Big Devil Creek

Bourne Creek

Collar Creek

Copeland Creek

Crofton Creek

Plan Your Trip to Baker Creek

Weather forecast — check conditions before you go
Review Michigan trout stream regulations for season dates and limits
A Michigan fishing license is required — buy online

Data sourced from Michigan DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: April 1, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.