Kent County · stream · order 5 river · ~429 cfs typical
Flat River
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Flat River is a stream in Kent County, Michigan, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 28, 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
88°
60°
12 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
90°
64°
9 mph
9%
Sat
Rain
79°
66°
17 mph
67%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 28 | Rainbow Trout | 5,295 | 18.4" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 17 | Rainbow Trout | 5,066 | 18.4" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Stoney Lake0.7 mi
- Lee Creek0.8 mi
- Natures Place Lake1.4 mi
- Pratt Lake3.3 mi
- Pratt Lake Creek3.3 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Swan Ponds4.9 mi
- Toles Creek3.8 mi
- Cole Lake4.4 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.
Flat River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Flat River?+
Flat River is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Kent County, Michigan, most recently on Apr 28, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Flat 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 Flat River?+
Flat River is a stream in Kent County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 28, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.