Oceana County · stream · order 6 river · ~145 cfs typical
Pentwater River
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Pentwater River is a stream in Oceana County, Michigan, stocked with 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
80°
55°
12 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
80°
66°
10 mph
25%
Sat
Rain
69°
64°
15 mph
74%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 29 | Rainbow Trout | 3,705 | 17.9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 25 | Rainbow Trout | 3,801 | 18.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Pentwater Lake1.3 mi
- North Branch Pentwater River2.6 mistocked Apr 29, 2026
- Kibby Creek3.6 mi
- Dumaw Creek2.8 mi
- Cedar Creek2.8 mi
- Bass Lake3.7 mi
- Quinn Creek3.8 mi
- Wyckoff Lake5.3 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.
Pentwater River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Pentwater River?+
Pentwater River is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Oceana County, Michigan, most recently on Apr 29, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Pentwater 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 Pentwater River?+
Pentwater River is a stream in Oceana 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.