Ottawa County · stream · order 4 river · ~43 cfs typical
Bass River
Bass River is a stream in Ottawa 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
84°
57°
12 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
87°
61°
10 mph
14%
Sat
Rain
76°
65°
18 mph
71%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Bear Creek2.4 mi
- Bass Creek2.4 mi
- Little Bass Creek2.9 mi
- Deer Creek3.4 mi
- Crockery Creek4.6 mistocked May 21, 2026
- Little Deer Creek4.6 mi
- Connor Bayou5.4 mi
- Sawyer Creek6.4 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.
Bass River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bass River?+
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 Bass River?+
Bass River is a stream in Ottawa County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.