Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve

Category: Nature preserve

Address: 27101-27215 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48033, USA

Phone: +12487965000

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Earl Cook

May 25, 2022

Pleasant trails (somewhat muddy so choose appropriate footwear) were wide and offered a variety of routes with views of rocks, forest, wetlands and a small lake. Lots of families and pets.

Travis Fenn

May 13, 2022

A nice little place to walk and enjoy some nature scenery. Additionally, the rock garden is a very cool feature. A little small but a nice place overall. I think it would be enjoyable to fish here. Get out and have a pleasant nature walk!

Valeria Fdez

Apr 29, 2022

A perfect peaceful place to walk and explore, so many black squirrels jumping and walking around, the place is nice and relaxing.

Kara Yargeau

Aug 30, 2021

Seriously such a good find!! We have needed a place like this in MI, since all our hiking and rock adventures in Colorado. So glad to have this place near home for my boys to run, climb and play with/on rocks. They loved the hiking trails …

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Questions & Answers

Is there fishing available off of a dock? Is it wheelchair accessible? How far is the lake from the parking area? Thank you very much!

Susan Green | Dec 28, 2018
April Winga | Dec 29, 2018

Fishing is available. Not really wheelchair friendly. Majority of paths are not paved.

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Is smoking marijuana allowed

CJ Flocka | Dec 28, 2019
Monique Alexandra | Dec 29, 2019

It is legal now....

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What is the new rock garden in the park

todd lipa | Dec 28, 2018
Tom Camel | Dec 29, 2018

Cool

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Can you fish?

eldon duncan | Dec 27, 2020
justin jrea bcm | Dec 28, 2020

Yes you can people fish all the time at carpenter lk

Any good fish here i heard not good fishing spot

David Bolton | Dec 28, 2018
richard mcintosh | Dec 29, 2018

I've fished there a couple years back last year and this year, and have caught nothing unfortunately. But last year and this year Southfield parks and rec have stocked it 50 Large mouth bass and 200 blue gill both years, there are also good sized cat fish i saw 1 guy pull it out but i still haven't caught any bass yet. They're in there but the pond is slowly being brought back to life. Main problem is there are few access points to fish. Just the platform and the dam publicly. other than that everything else is through the brush, not to bad though just have too slide down the hill to get to em. GOOD LUCK! catch the bass i couldn't catch and let me know where he was hiding.

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Has anyone been fishing here? If so, what fish at what time of year and what kimd of fish?

Leo Cardenas | Dec 28, 2018
Ella Brownlee | Dec 29, 2018

Yes. People fish all times of the year as long as the lake is not frozen.

What time do you close

LaDonn Nash | Dec 28, 2018
K M | Dec 29, 2018

Dark

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Is good fishing at this lake???? And what's bitting???

James Devers | Jul 30, 2021
Ponsella Hardaway | Jul 31, 2021

Yes, I've seen people fishing, I've seen bass jumping in lake as well. At least I think it's bass.

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Is some good fishing in the lake, and what kind of fish in the lake????

James Devers | Jun 30, 2021
Bernard Davis | Jul 1, 2021

Bass, blue gill , catfish

Is there an area to host a party here?

Nicole Sherry | Jun 30, 2021
Bethany Westrick | Jul 1, 2021

No

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Can you swim in the lake?

jessie sweetapple | May 31, 2021
Carlos McIntyre | Jun 1, 2021

Yee

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Is the salmon in this lake?

justin jrea bcm | Dec 28, 2019
Salmon Ali | Dec 29, 2019

I see some people fishing .there's a board post the things that the lake has. Take a look around even if don't find what you looking for I'm sure you will love the sincerity around you especially at this time of the year when the leaves start falling bring family or friends. And check out the big stones .

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Can we bbq there for a family picnic?

Monique Alexandra | Dec 28, 2019
Jason Frierson | Dec 29, 2019

Don't think so. Only at city parks like pebble Creek etc

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Distance from dearborn?

Najeh Abunab | Dec 28, 2018
Angela Lott | Dec 29, 2018

About 20-25 mins

Does anyone know what the large boulders are and what the new area will be for?

Patricia Millstead | Dec 28, 2019
Bic Bones | Dec 29, 2019

Boulders are made of rock

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About how many people can comfortably fit on the biggest deck? Are there benches on the deck ?

london jones | Dec 28, 2018
Deborah Evans | Dec 29, 2018

Ten to twelve people are ok on the deck. There are benches near the deck, not on the deck.You need a state fishing license to fish here.

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Can u kayak the lake

todd sherrick | Dec 28, 2018
Christopher Paoli | Dec 29, 2018

Check out Stoney Creek for some Epic "on the water" options 👍

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Is there turtles in the lake if so what kind

Justin Long Jr. | Dec 28, 2018
Barnespscott | Dec 29, 2018

Sure, there are Painted and Snappers that ive seen. Nothing huge or even really accessible, but you can spot them in the water.

Are you allowed to ride bikes on the trails?

Ana B | Dec 28, 2018
Marlene Brownlee | Dec 29, 2018

Bikes are not permitted according to rules posted at the entrance. It is intended to be walking trails, no bikes.

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What kind of fish are caught there?

Jeanette Johnson | Dec 28, 2018
Tom Miller | Dec 29, 2018

Depends on time of year and what's running

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What time do they open ?

Joseph.Lighting | Dec 28, 2018
Ella Brownlee | Dec 29, 2018

The park is open from sun up to sun down.

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What are all the huge rocks at Carpenter Lake Preserve being used for?

Ivory Watkins | Dec 28, 2018
Liz Hickman | Dec 29, 2018

Art Project

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