Ottawa County · stream · order 7 river · ~4,047 cfs typical
Grand River
Stocked 24× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Grand River is a stream in Ottawa County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 29, 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
79°
58°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
82°
65°
7 mph
20%
Sat
Rain
73°
65°
18 mph
72%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 29 | Walleye | 245,000 | 0.3" | |
| Apr 29 | Walleye | 247,500 | 0.3" | |
| Apr 29 | Walleye | 450,000 | 0.3" | |
| Apr 28 | Rainbow Trout | 8,121 | 18.4" | |
| Apr 27 | Walleye | 850,000 | 0.3" | |
| Apr 27 | Walleye | 850,000 | 0.3" | |
| Apr 27 | Walleye | 249,500 | 0.3" | |
| Apr 27 | Rainbow Trout | 23,978 | 18.7" | |
| Apr 22 | Coho Salmon | 2,099 | 13.8" | |
| Apr 21 | Coho Salmon | 58,537 | 13.8" | |
| Apr 21 | Coho Salmon | 29,272 | 13.8" | |
| Apr 21 | Walleye | 850,000 | 0.3" | |
| Apr 21 | Walleye | 900,000 | 0.3" | |
| Apr 20 | Coho Salmon | 67,080 | 13.2" | |
| Apr 20 | Coho Salmon | 32,210 | 13.4" | |
| Apr 7 | Brown Trout | 9,900 | 15.75" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 6 | Chinook Salmon | 150,139 | 9.3" | |
| Apr 30 | Brown Trout | 19,798 | 13.7" | |
| Apr 18 | Rainbow Trout | 22,355 | 18.4" | |
| Apr 16 | Coho Salmon | 51,160 | 14.5" | |
| Apr 16 | Coho Salmon | 25,579 | 14" | |
| Apr 15 | Coho Salmon | 25,580 | 14" | |
| Apr 14 | Coho Salmon | 51,158 | 14" | |
| Apr 14 | Coho Salmon | 25,580 | 14" | |
When does Grand River get stocked?
Going by 24 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Michigan waters with brown trout → · All Michigan waters with chinook salmon →
Nearby waters
- Little Black Lake4.4 mi
- Lloyd Bayou3.3 mi
- Lake Lorraine4.8 mi
- Spring Lake4.2 mi
- Little Black Creek5.6 mi
- Little Pigeon Creek6.8 mi
- Norris Creek6.4 mi
- Robinson Bayou6.0 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.
Grand River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Grand River?+
Grand River is stocked with Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout in Ottawa County, Michigan, most recently on Apr 29, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Grand River get stocked?+
Going by 24 records since 2025, stocking at Grand River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Grand 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 Grand River?+
Grand River is a stream in Ottawa County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 29, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.