Michigan Fishing Guide

Dowagiac Creek

Cass County, Michigan

Class I

Dowagiac Creek is a Class I (self-sustaining wild trout) trout stream in Cass County, Michigan. Approximately 10.0 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

10
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 types of natural bait may be used.; Season: Last Saturday in April through September 30th

Map & Directions

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Fish Species

Species found in Dowagiac Creek.

Brook troutBrown troutLake troutRainbow troutSplake

Fishing Guides Near Dowagiac Creek

Wolf Pack Guide Service
Alex Karbassi
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Big River Outfitters
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Bass Action Charters
Brian Bowers
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Due North Guide Service
Brian Gilbert
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Northern Michigan smallmouth
Casey Richarson
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Cast Away Guide Service
Clint Anderson
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Lakes in Cass County

Bair Lake

Baldwins Lake

Belas Lake

Birch Lake

Other Trout Streams in Cass County

Dowagiac River

Class IV 23.4 mi

Keegan Creek

Class I 1.5 mi

McKinzie Creek

Class I 5.1 mi

Mudd Lake Drain

Class I 3.2 mi

Osborn Drain

Class I 5.2 mi

Peavine Creek

Class I 5.8 mi

Plan Your Trip to Dowagiac Creek

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