Annual Prospects Report
Mill Creek's reproducing rainbow trout population has shown its ability to withstand tough environmental conditions by consistently producing good fishing. 2024 estimates are not expected to differ from 2023. Anglers should expect a moderate population, dominated by fish under 12 inches with fish upwards of 18 inches to be found. Consistent annual quality spawns, and those fish should be sipping flies in 2024. Large fish are still present in larger pools with adequate habitat.
The best opportunities to catch these wild rainbow trout are on US Forest Service and MDC properties upstream of the picnic area on Mill Creek Road. Successful anglers wade quietly into good habitats and fish slow. These wild rainbow trout can be spooked very easily. Artificial lures and flies are the only tackle permitted. Rainbow trout must be at least 18 inches to harvest, and the daily limit is one trout. This creek is small and hard to fish, but can be very rewarding on the right trip.
Take Hwy T south of the I-44 Doolittle exit. Cross Little Piney Creek and turn right on Hwy P. In four miles turn left on the county road at the Mill Creek Campground sign or wait another 2 miles and turn south of Hwy AA.
