Ionia County · stream · order 4 river · ~74 cfs typical
Prairie Creek
Stocked 6× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Prairie Creek is a stream in Ionia County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on May 6, 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
Mostly clear
88°
59°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
90°
63°
8 mph
7%
Sat
Drizzle
77°
65°
17 mph
66%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 6 | Brown Trout | 990 | 12.84" | |
| May 6 | Brown Trout | 2,100 | 12.84" | |
| May 6 | Brown Trout | 490 | 12.84" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 8 | Brown Trout | 520 | 14.87" | |
| May 8 | Brown Trout | 2,200 | 14.87" | |
| May 8 | Brown Trout | 1,000 | 14.87" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Libhart Creek2.6 mi
- Maple River3.9 mi
- Bellamy Creek5.1 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Sessions Lake5.7 mistocked Nov 6, 2025
- Woodard Lake7.3 mistocked Nov 6, 2024
- Stony Creek6.1 mi
- Fisher Lake7.1 mi
- Goose Creek6.7 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.
Prairie Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Prairie Creek?+
Prairie Creek is stocked with Brown Trout in Ionia County, Michigan, most recently on May 6, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Prairie Creek get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2025, stocking at Prairie Creek peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Prairie 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 Prairie Creek?+
Prairie Creek is a stream in Ionia County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 6, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.