Fishing Red Cedar River

Ingham County, Michigan

Fish Species

Brown troutRainbow trout

DNR Fish Stocking

Rainbow trout: 13,080 totalBrown trout: 495 total
DateSpeciesStrainNumberAvg Length
9/7/2025 Brown trout Wild Rose 495 3.5"
4/18/2025 Rainbow trout Michigan 3,183 7.24"
4/12/2024 Rainbow trout Michigan 3,286 7.28"
4/26/2023 Rainbow trout Michigan 3,300 7.28"
4/21/2022 Rainbow trout Michigan 1,356 7.8"
4/21/2022 Rainbow trout Michigan 1,955 8.11"

Source: Michigan DNR Fish Stocking Database

Fishing Tournaments & Competitions

Check for upcoming registered bass, walleye, and muskellunge tournaments on Red Cedar River.

Michigan Fishing Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fish in the Red Cedar River?

You can shore fish from the park. Reviews mention small fish, crayfish, and frogs in the shallows. Don't expect a trophy fishery — this is casual, urban river fishing. Waders or muck boots help since the banks are muddy and steep.

Data: Michigan DNR · ← Back to Red Cedar River Guide