Kent County · stream · order 6 river · ~635 cfs typical
Thornapple River
Stocked 2× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Thornapple River is a stream in Kent County, Michigan — 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
Overcast
89°
63°
8 mph
15%
Sat
Rain
78°
65°
17 mph
68%
Sun
Showers
74°
62°
15 mph
42%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 6 | Muskellunge | 815 | 22.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 30 | Muskellunge | 824 | 23.3" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Laraway Lake2.4 mi
- Paradise Lake2.7 mi
- Quiggle Lake3.8 mi
- Walden Lake3.1 mi
- Downs Lake4.0 mi
- Wood Lake3.3 mi
- Chase Lake4.3 mi
- Bailey Lake3.4 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 River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Thornapple 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 Thornapple River?+
Thornapple River is a stream in Kent 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.