Ionia County · stream · order 4 river · ~136 cfs typical
Fish Creek
Stocked 7× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Fish Creek is a stream in Ionia County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 26, 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
89°
63°
10 mph
6%
Sat
Drizzle
78°
65°
16 mph
68%
Sun
Showers
70°
61°
17 mph
53%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 26 | Brown Trout | 1,000 | 13.27" | |
| May 26 | Brown Trout | 1,160 | 13.27" | |
| May 26 | Brown Trout | 1,308 | 13.27" | |
| Apr 28 | Rainbow Trout | 5,300 | 18.4" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 13 | Brown Trout | 1,000 | 14.97" | |
| May 13 | Brown Trout | 1,463 | 14.97" | |
| Apr 17 | Rainbow Trout | 5,089 | 18.4" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All Michigan waters with brown trout → · All Michigan waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Stoughton Creek2.9 mi
- Fifield Creek3.6 mi
- Lost Creek4.9 mi
- Stony Creek5.2 mi
- Kloeckner and Fuller Creek6.2 mi
- Goose Creek7.5 mi
- Hayworth Creek6.5 mi
- Butternut Creek8.3 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.
Fish Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Fish Creek?+
Fish Creek is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Ionia County, Michigan, most recently on May 26, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Fish Creek get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2025, stocking at Fish Creek peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Fish 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 Fish Creek?+
Fish Creek is a stream in Ionia County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 26, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.