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Flat River

Michigan, United States

4.6Β·1527 catches

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Flat River fishing reports

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Northern pike

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Bluegill

10 in Β· 1 lb

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Black crappie

12 in Β· 1 lb

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Bluegill

9 in Β· 1 lb

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Bowfin

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Smallmouth bass

18 in Β· 3 lb

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General info

Flat River is a stream located in Montcalm County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Ionia County, Michigan. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, and Largemouth bass.

Location

43Β°10β€²55.8β€³N 85Β°14β€²36β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Flat River, MI

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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 May 6, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Ionia

16.6 miles away

Forest Hills

19.9 miles away

Northview

20.5 miles away

East Grand Rapids

24.6 miles away

Grand Rapids

25.8 miles away

Kentwood

27.0 miles away

Walker

28.7 miles away

Wyoming

30.9 miles away

Cutlerville

32.1 miles away

Grandville

32.4 miles away

Alma

32.6 miles away

Jenison

35.1 miles away

Mount Pleasant

37.0 miles away

Allendale

38.2 miles away

Waverly

43.3 miles away

Lansing

47.3 miles away

Charlotte

47.4 miles away

East Lansing

48.7 miles away

Haslett

51.9 miles away

Holt

51.9 miles away

Okemos

53.3 miles away

Otsego

55.1 miles away

Owosso

55.4 miles away

Battle Creek

61.0 miles away

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FAQ about Flat River fishing

the Flat River is a stream located in Montcalm County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Ionia County, Michigan. Its coordinates are:
43Β°10β€²55.8β€³N 85Β°14β€²36β€³W
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