Black Creek in Macomb County, Michigan, is a stream system flowing through Harrison Township that includes natural channels, artificial canals, and marsh areas before connecting to Lake St. Clair. The waterway features shallow depths ranging from 1.5 to 4 feet throughout most sections, with light brown water clarity. Emergent vegetation including cattails characterizes much of the creek, creating productive habitat for warmwater species. The system encompasses both the main creek channel and an extensive canal complex, with some areas experiencing conductivity levels around 370 µS/cm. As part of the Lake St. Clair watershed, Black Creek provides accessible fishing opportunities close to the Detroit metropolitan area while maintaining a more intimate setting than the open waters of the Great Lake itself.