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Pentwater River

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Michigan, United States

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Rock bass

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Smallmouth bass

19 in · 2 lb 3 oz

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Rock bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

18 in · 4 lb

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Brown bullhead

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General info

Pentwater River is a stream located in Oceana County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Steelhead, and Largemouth bass.

Location

43°44′36.4″N 86°23′30.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Pentwater 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

Pentwater

3.1 miles away

Hart

3.5 miles away

Shelby

9.2 miles away

New Era

12.9 miles away

Walkerville

13.4 miles away

Ludington

15.0 miles away

Custer

16.7 miles away

Hesperia

21.3 miles away

Fountain

23.5 miles away

Whitehall

23.8 miles away

Free Soil

26.7 miles away

Twin Lake

27.8 miles away

Baldwin

28.9 miles away

Fremont

29.2 miles away

Stronach

33.0 miles away

White Cloud

33.6 miles away

Manistee

34.7 miles away

Muskegon

36.2 miles away

Newaygo

37.1 miles away

Wolf Lake

37.3 miles away

Wellston

39.1 miles away

Norton Shores

40.8 miles away

Luther

40.8 miles away

Onekama

44.0 miles away

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FAQ about Pentwater River fishing

📍 Where is the Pentwater River located?
the Pentwater River is a stream located in Oceana County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°44′36.4″N 86°23′30.9″W
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🎣 Where on the Pentwater River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Pentwater 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.
🐟 What species are in the Pentwater River?
The most common species in the Pentwater River are:
📢 What are the latest Pentwater River fishing reports?
The latest Pentwater River fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Pentwater River?

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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