Thornapple River

Thornapple River is a fishing water in Barry County, Michigan (Southern Lake Michigan management unit).

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🐟 Fish Species

Species	Population	Best technique
Smallmouth Bass Micropterus dolomieu	Good	Tubes, drop shot, jigs near rocky points

Date	Species	Quantity	Size	Notes
Nov 6, 2025	Muskellunge	815	8.9"	Imported from DNR CSV
Oct 30, 2024	Muskellunge	824	9.2"	Imported from DNR CSV
Nov 7, 2023	Muskellunge	163	10.1"	Imported from DNR CSV
Nov 1, 2023	Muskellunge	656	9.8"	Imported from DNR CSV
Nov 1, 2022	Muskellunge	820	9.7"	Imported from DNR CSV
Nov 3, 2021	Muskellunge	308	9.1"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jul 16, 1981	Walleye	1,854	—	Imported from DNR CSV
Jul 1, 1980	Walleye	2,110	—	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 16, 1980	Walleye	55,000	—	Imported from DNR CSV

* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

No regulations on file. Check the Michigan DNR Fishing Guide for current rules.

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