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Thornapple River

Michigan, United States

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Thornapple River fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Walleye

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Yellow perch

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General info

Thornapple River is a stream located in Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, and Rock bass.

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Location

42Β°44β€²53.9β€³N 85Β°27β€²46.9β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Thornapple 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of March 27, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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the Thornapple River is a stream located in Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
42Β°44β€²53.9β€³N 85Β°27β€²46.9β€³W
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