Branch County · stream · order 5 river · ~232 cfs typical
Coldwater River
Coldwater River is a stream in Branch County, Michigan. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Overcast
86°
60°
7 mph
7%
Sat
Showers
79°
67°
15 mph
66%
Sun
Showers
68°
62°
16 mph
48%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Burnett Creek0.8 mi
- Turtle Lake2.9 mi
- Union Lake2.4 mi
- Tuttle Lake2.8 mi
- Stancers Pond3.9 mi
- Riley Creek4.0 mi
- Hog Creek5.1 mi
- Alder Creek6.3 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 River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Coldwater River?+
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 River?+
Coldwater River is a stream in Branch County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.