Black Mallard River Explained

Black Mallard River
Mouth Location:Lake Huron
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:United States
Length:10miles
Mouth Elevation:581feet

The Black Mallard River, also known as Carp Creek, is a short river in the Lower Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. The river is approximately 10miles long[1] and flows into Lake Huron about 15miles east of Cheboygan at 45.54°N -84.1308°W.

The Black Mallard rises in Bearinger Township in northwest Presque Isle County and flows mostly east and south into Black Mallard Lake about a mile inland from Lake Huron. Its entire length lies within Bearinger Township. 100% of the frontage is privately owned. Depth varies from 6 inches to 6 feet. Width varies from 12 to 22 feet. Numerous tree falls and beaver dams.

The Black Mallard River also hosts nice rainbow trout, and smallmouth bass fishing and a large number of rock bass as well.

Notes and References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. The National Map, accessed November 21, 2011