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Little Muskegon River

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Michigan, United States

5.0·177 catches

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Little Muskegon River fishing reports

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Brook trout

6 in · 2 oz

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Rainbow trout

11 in · 1 lb

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Brown trout

11 in · 7 oz

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Rainbow trout

12 in · 1 lb

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Brown trout

12 in · 1 lb

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Brown trout

8 in · 3 oz

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General info

Little Muskegon River is a stream located in Mecosta County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Montcalm County, Michigan. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Brook trout, and Brown trout.

Location

43°30′0.4″N 85°24′45.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Little Muskegon River, MI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Michigan can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

Morley

1.8 miles away

Lakeview

8.0 miles away

Mecosta

12.4 miles away

Trufant

13.0 miles away

Pierson

13.2 miles away

Big Rapids

14.2 miles away

White Cloud

18.4 miles away

Edmore

19.9 miles away

Newaygo

20.4 miles away

Cedar Springs

20.6 miles away

Barryton

21.9 miles away

Lake Isabella

22.7 miles away

Grant

23.0 miles away

Winn

25.7 miles away

Kent City

25.8 miles away

Reed City

26.2 miles away

Sheridan

26.4 miles away

Casnovia

26.4 miles away

Fremont

27.2 miles away

Sparta

28.0 miles away

Evart

28.5 miles away

Belding

29.3 miles away

Cannonsburg

31.0 miles away

Hesperia

31.8 miles away

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FAQ about Little Muskegon River fishing

the Little Muskegon River is a stream located in Mecosta County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Montcalm County, Michigan. Its coordinates are:
43°30′0.4″N 85°24′45.5″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Little Muskegon River by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in the Little Muskegon River are:
  • Rainbow trout - 9 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brook trout - 10 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brown trout - 10 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Little Muskegon River fishing reports are:

Fishing in Michigan requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident, non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination licenses, available online or at licensed agents.

In Michigan, no fishing license is required for anglers under 17 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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