83 Grand Rapids
Fish Ladder 
wildlife viewing | directions and facility information
Photo: David Kenyon, MI DNR
The Sixth Street
dam near downtown Grand Rapids prevents
migratory fish such as salmon and steelhead from moving up and down the Grand River. However, on the west side of the
river, a series of stair-step concrete pools called a fish ladder has
been constructed to allow these fish to bypass the dam on their journey
upstream toward Lansing.
A specially designed viewing structure allows visitors to see fish as
they pass by. Parking is available adjacent to the fish ladder and also
nearby on the street.
 Wildlife
Viewing
The fish ladder at this site was designed and built with fish
viewing in mind. Visitors can view several fish species put on quite a
show as they “climb” the ladder by jumping from pool to pool. Large
steelhead may be seen at this site in the spring, while coho and chinook salmon are
best viewed in early fall. Other species such as carp might be viewed
here any time of year. Carp are very vigorous jumpers that provide
spectacular entertainment.
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