Ingham County · stream · order 5 river · ~280 cfs typical
Red Cedar River
Stocked 3× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Red Cedar River is a stream in Ingham County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 28, 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°
58°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
92°
63°
9 mph
3%
Sat
Drizzle
84°
65°
15 mph
69%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 28 | Rainbow Trout | 3,200 | 18.4" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Sep 7 | Brown Trout | 495 | 8.88" | |
| Apr 18 | Rainbow Trout | 3,183 | 18.4" | |
Angler reports
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All Michigan waters with brown trout → · All Michigan waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Sycamore Creek1.2 mi
- Jones Lake3.1 mi
- Mud Lake5.7 mi
- Remey Chandler Drain5.6 mi
- Pine Lake Outlet5.3 mi
- Lake Geneva7.7 mi
- Lake Delta6.1 mistocked Jun 18, 2024
- Mud Creek7.8 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.
Red Cedar River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Red Cedar River?+
Red Cedar River is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Ingham County, Michigan, most recently on Apr 28, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Red Cedar 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 Red Cedar River?+
Red Cedar River is a stream in Ingham County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 28, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.