Carp River, Michigan
Managing Agency:
U.S. Forest Service, Hiawatha National Forest
Designated Reach:
March 3, 1992. From the west section line of section 30, T43N, R5W to Lake Huron.
Classification/Mileage:
Wild — 12.4 miles; Scenic — 9.3 miles; Recreational — 6.1 miles; Total — 27.8 miles.

Photo Credit: Patty VerWiebe, U.S. Forest Service
Carp River
The Carp River, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, flows through predominantly forested lands with little development along its way. Spring's high water provides for canoeing and offers steelhead fishing and dipping for smelt near the river's mouth. Summer is the time for brook or brown trout, and fall brings salmon fishing. The Carp is known for its outstanding recreation, wildlife, geologic, ecological, fisheries and heritage resource values. The river flows through the Mackinac Wilderness Area.