Tyler (Bear) Creek trout stocking
Kent County, Michigan · stream
Tyler (Bear) Creek was last stocked 5 months ago (May 26, 2026). We have 11 stockings on record since May 23, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (1,545 fish). Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: brown trout.
Last stocked
5 months ago
May 26, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
1,545 fish
On record
11 stockings
since May 23, 2017
- The second most stocked of 6 waters in Kent County.
- Stocked more often than 75% of Michigan waters on our record.
When is Tyler (Bear) Creek stocked?
Most stockings come in May.
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 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown trout | 11 | 18,595 | 1,690 | 5.2 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 1,545 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 26Latest Tuesday | Brown trout | 1,545 | 5.2 in | 400 days |
20251 stocking · 1,990 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 21 Monday | Brown trout | 1,990 | 5.1 in | 349 days |
20241 stocking · 1,833 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 7 Tuesday | Brown trout | 1,833 | 5.1 in | 50 weeks |
20232 stockings · 1,800 fish
- May 23 brown trout, 1,080 fish
- May 1 brown trout, 720 fish
20221 stocking · 1,797 fish
- May 16 brown trout, 1,797 fish
20211 stocking · 1,430 fish
- May 12 brown trout, 1,430 fish
20201 stocking · 1,900 fish
- Apr 14 brown trout, 1,900 fish
20191 stocking · 2,000 fish
- May 7 brown trout, 2,000 fish
20181 stocking · 2,200 fish
- Apr 18 brown trout, 2,200 fish
20171 stocking · 2,100 fish
- May 23 brown trout, 2,100 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
- Buck Creekstreamstocked May 7, 2026
- Pratt Lake Creeklakestocked May 6, 2026
- Flat Riverstreamstocked Apr 28, 2026
- Lime Lakelakestocked Apr 18, 2019
All stocked waters in Kent CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Tyler (Bear) Creek
- When was Tyler (Bear) Creek last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 26, 2026 (brown trout, 1,545 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Tyler (Bear) Creek stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
- Is Tyler (Bear) Creek stocked often?
- The second most stocked of 6 waters in Kent County. Stocked more often than 75% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Tyler (Bear) Creek?
- Brown trout (11 stockings, 18,595 fish).