LivewellMichigan · Stream
Little Carp River
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Little Carp River, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
1 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury, PFOS
What's safe to eat from Little Carp River
Brook Trout
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury and 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 one meal per week due to elevated Mercury and 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
- Ford's Superior Retreat marina 3.9 mi Directions
- Baraga Village Ramp Boat Launch boat ramp 4.0 mi Directions
- Marina marina 4.0 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.