Teaspoon Creek at the County Road 405 bridge southwest of Newberry is a small, cold-water brook-trout access described in Michigan DNR’s Trout Trails program. County Road 405 is also known locally as Dollarville Road or County Road 405N.
Fishing profile
The official DNR Trout Trails profile for Teaspoon Creek says yearling brook trout are stocked annually and reports typical catches in the 7- to 10-inch range, with few larger fish. These are planning notes from the site profile, not a promise of present stocking levels or fishing success.
Wading is difficult, so bank fishing near the bridge is the usual approach. The DNR profile also identifies the bridge as a canoe or kayak access point. Before launching, judge water level, current, woody debris and the ability to exit downstream; this is a narrow creek rather than a developed boating facility.
Directions and roadside access
From Newberry, follow Dollarville Road (County Road 405) west about 3.3 miles to the Teaspoon Creek crossing. From M-28, travel north on County Road 405 for about 1.3 miles. The bridge was rehabilitated and reopened to traffic in October 2022.
No authoritative source reviewed for this update confirms a designated parking lot. Use only a legal pull-off that is completely clear of traffic, bridge approaches and private driveways. Do not assume neighboring forest or parcels are public simply because the creek passes beneath a county road.
Current regulations
The DNR Trout Trails profile identifies this crossing as Type 1 trout water, but anglers should verify the exact reach in the current Michigan Fishing Regulations and inland trout map before fishing. The 2026 regulations are in effect through March 31, 2027. A Michigan fishing license is generally required for anglers age 17 and older.
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