Flat River trout stocking
Kent County, Michigan · stream
Flat River was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 28, 2026). We have 9 stockings on record since Apr 20, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (5,295 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
Last stocked
6 months ago
Apr 28, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
5,295 fish
On record
9 stockings
since Apr 20, 2017
- Number 5 of 6 stocked waters in Kent County by stocking days.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Michigan water on our record.
When is Flat River stocked?
Most stockings come in April.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 9 | 49,718 | 5,524 | 7.3 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 5,295 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 28Latest Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 5,295 | 7.2 in | 376 days |
20251 stocking · 5,066 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 17 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 5,066 | 7.2 in | 367 days |
20241 stocking · 5,403 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 15 Monday | Rainbow trout | 5,403 | 7.4 in | 355 days |
20231 stocking · 5,412 fish
- Apr 26 rainbow trout, 5,412 fish
20221 stocking · 5,412 fish
- Apr 15 rainbow trout, 5,412 fish
20201 stocking · 5,400 fish
- Mar 23 rainbow trout, 5,400 fish
20191 stocking · 7,149 fish
- Apr 9 rainbow trout, 7,149 fish
20181 stocking · 5,411 fish
- Apr 10 rainbow trout, 5,411 fish
20171 stocking · 5,170 fish
- Apr 20 rainbow trout, 5,170 fish
From Michigan fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Michigan fishing regulations.
Other stocked waters in Kent County
- Rogue Riverstreamstocked May 26, 2026
- Tyler (Bear) Creekstreamstocked May 26, 2026
- Buck Creekstreamstocked May 7, 2026
- Pratt Lake Creeklakestocked May 6, 2026
- Lime Lakelakestocked Apr 18, 2019
All stocked waters in Kent CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Flat River
- When was Flat River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 28, 2026 (rainbow trout, 5,295 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Flat River stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is Flat River stocked often?
- Number 5 of 6 stocked waters in Kent County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical Michigan water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Flat River?
- Rainbow trout (9 stockings, 49,718 fish).