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 long and flows into Lake Huron about east of Cheboygan at . 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. References Rivers of Presque Isle County, Michigan Rivers of Michigan Tributaries of Lake Huron