Kent County · stream · order 4 river · ~46 cfs typical
Buck Creek
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Buck Creek is a stream in Kent County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on May 7, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan DNR; 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
86°
58°
11 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
90°
62°
10 mph
13%
Sat
Rain
78°
65°
17 mph
67%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 7 | Brown Trout | 4,500 | 16.33" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 6 | Brown Trout | 4,500 | 17.92" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Rush Creek0.2 mi
- Indian Spring Lake0.8 mi
- Kenowa Lake1.1 mi
- East Branch Rush Creek1.3 mi
- Big Spring Lake1.2 mi
- Lake Sanford1.2 mi
- Georgetown Park Lake1.4 mi
- Rushmore Lake1.7 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.
Buck Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Buck Creek?+
Buck Creek is stocked with Brown Trout in Kent County, Michigan, most recently on May 7, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Buck Creek?+
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 Buck Creek?+
Buck Creek is a stream in Kent County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 7, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.