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Macatawa River

Michigan, United States

4.3Β·400 catches

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Macatawa River fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

20 in Β· 3 lb

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24 days ago

White perch

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Channel catfish

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26 days ago

Creek chub

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29 days ago

Channel catfish

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White sucker

18 in Β· 3 lb

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General info

Macatawa River is a stream located in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Freshwater drum.

Location

42Β°48β€²52.2β€³N 85Β°58β€²17.7β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Macatawa 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 May 10, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Macatawa River fishing

the Macatawa River is a stream located in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
42Β°48β€²52.2β€³N 85Β°58β€²17.7β€³W
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