Kalamazoo County · stream · order 3 river · ~45 cfs typical
Portage Creek
Stocked 4× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Portage Creek is a stream in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on May 20, 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°
60°
8 mph
9%
Sat
Rain
76°
66°
16 mph
63%
Sun
Showers
72°
62°
16 mph
42%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 20 | Brown Trout | 1,161 | 13.27" | |
| May 20 | Brown Trout | 769 | 13.27" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 14 | Brown Trout | 1,500 | 12.34" | |
| Apr 14 | Brown Trout | 990 | 12.34" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Spring Valley Lake1.5 mi
- Bryant Pond1.9 mi
- Davis Creek1.8 mi
- Averill Lake2.2 mi
- Monarch Millpond2.9 mi
- Pikes Pond2.7 mi
- Woods Lake3.2 mi
- Stears Lake3.2 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.
Portage Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Portage Creek?+
Portage Creek is stocked with Brown Trout in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, most recently on May 20, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Portage Creek get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2025, stocking at Portage Creek peaks in April and May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Portage 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 Portage Creek?+
Portage Creek is a stream in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 20, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.