Branch County · lake · 1,580 acres
Coldwater Lake
Stocked 2× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Coldwater Lake is a lake in Branch County, Michigan, stocked with Walleye — most recently on Nov 6, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Partly cloudy
83°
57°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
63°
8 mph
7%
Sat
Showers
79°
67°
15 mph
68%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 6 | Walleye | 2,000 | 17.78" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 6 | Walleye | 2,500 | 17.78" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Little Coldwater Lake1.5 mi
- East Long Lake2.1 mistocked Nov 6, 2025
- Lake Bricker2.4 mi
- Huyck Lake3.0 mistocked Nov 1, 2024
- Silver Lake3.1 mi
- Lake Anderson3.4 mi
- Wright Lake3.2 mistocked Nov 6, 2024
- Loon Lake3.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Coldwater Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Coldwater Lake?+
Coldwater Lake is stocked with Walleye in Branch County, Michigan, most recently on Nov 6, 2025 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Coldwater Lake?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Coldwater Lake?+
Coldwater Lake is a lake in Branch County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Nov 6, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.