Newaygo County · stream · order 5 river · ~306 cfs typical
Little Muskegon River
Stocked 8× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Little Muskegon River is a stream in Newaygo County, Michigan — most recently on Apr 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°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
88°
65°
7 mph
14%
Sat
Rain
73°
64°
12 mph
71%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 7 | Brown Trout | 1,200 | 19.27" | |
| Apr 7 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 19.43" | |
| Apr 7 | Rainbow Trout | 1,800 | 19.43" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 20 | Brown Trout | 1,200 | 17.62" | |
| May 20 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 17.78" | |
| May 20 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 17.78" | |
| May 20 | Rainbow Trout | 1,800 | 17.78" | |
| Apr 14 | Rainbow Trout | 1,800 | 19.29" | |
When does Little Muskegon River get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in April and May.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Croton Dam Pond0.9 mi
- Pettit Lake2.2 mi
- Bills Lake3.3 mistocked Nov 6, 2025
- Tucker Lake3.0 mi
- Crofoot Lake4.1 mi
- Eaves Lake5.1 mi
- Tamarack Creek4.1 mistocked May 21, 2026
- Cold Creek4.2 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.
Little Muskegon River fishing — FAQ
When does Little Muskegon River get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2025, stocking at Little Muskegon River peaks in April and May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Little Muskegon 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 Little Muskegon River?+
Little Muskegon River is a stream in Newaygo County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 7, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.