Ionia County · canal · order 2 river · ~2 cfs typical
Balderson Drain
Balderson Drain is a canal in Ionia County, Michigan. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
88°
61°
8 mph
8%
Sat
Rain
77°
65°
15 mph
67%
Sun
Drizzle
70°
62°
17 mph
48%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Looking Glass River1.9 mi
- McCausey Branch2.9 mi
- Goose Creek4.4 mi
- Sebewa Creek6.2 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
- Frayer Creek7.1 mi
- Lost Creek6.9 mi
- Stony Creek7.8 mi
- Kloeckner and Fuller Creek7.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Balderson Drain fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Balderson Drain?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Balderson Drain?+
Balderson Drain is a canal in Ionia County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.