Barry County · lake · 416 acres
Thornapple Lake
Stocked 4× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Thornapple Lake is a lake in Barry County, Michigan, stocked with Muskellunge — most recently on Nov 6, 2025. 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
86°
60°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
88°
63°
9 mph
6%
Sat
Drizzle
78°
65°
17 mph
69%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 6 | Muskellunge | 870 | 22.5" | |
| Jul 7 | Muskellunge | 161 | 31.4" | |
| Jun 11 | Muskellunge | 695 | 28.9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 30 | Muskellunge | 823 | 23.3" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- High Bank Creek0.3 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Mud Creek1.0 mi
- Long Lake2.0 mi
- Ellison Lake1.9 mi
- Pumpkin Seed Lake2.0 mi
- Gregory Lake2.3 mi
- Cedar Creek2.2 mi
- Hall Lake3.1 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.
Thornapple Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Thornapple Lake?+
Thornapple Lake is stocked with Muskellunge in Barry County, Michigan, most recently on Nov 6, 2025 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Thornapple Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2024, stocking at Thornapple Lake peaks in June, July, October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Thornapple Lake?+
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 Thornapple Lake?+
Thornapple Lake is a lake in Barry County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Nov 6, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.