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Halfway Creek
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Halfway Creek, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
1 species with advisories · contaminants: PFOS
What's safe to eat from Halfway Creek
Brook Trout
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to 6 meals per year due to elevated PFOS. |
| Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 | For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to 6 meals per year due to elevated PFOS. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Is it legal to keep?
These are Michigan's statewide limits — a water-specific rule may override them. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 15" min | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Northern Pike | 24" min | 2 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Muskellunge | 42" min | 1 | 06-01 – 03-15 | Same as open |
| Largemouth Bass | 14" min | 5 | Year-round | 05-24 – 12-31 |
| Smallmouth Bass | 14" min | 5 | Year-round | 05-24 – 12-31 |
| Bluegill | — | 25 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Black Crappie | — | 25 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Yellow Perch | — | 25 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Channel Catfish | — | 10 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Lake Trout | — | 3 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Michigan — Michigan DNR
Getting on the water
- Johnson Lake Boat Launch boat ramp 0.9 mi Directions
- Big Shag Lake Boat Launch boat ramp 3.1 mi Directions
- Little Shag Lake Boat Launch boat ramp 3.3 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 3.8 mi Directions
- Anderson Lake East Boat Launch boat ramp 4.7 mi Directions
- Anderson Lake West Sfcg Boat Launch boat ramp 4.8 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.