Kent County · stream · order 5 river · ~145 cfs typical
Coldwater River
Stocked 8× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Coldwater River is a stream in Kent County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 6, 2026. 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
Overcast
88°
61°
10 mph
14%
Sat
Rain
78°
68°
13 mph
64%
Sun
Rain
75°
61°
15 mph
38%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 6 | Brown Trout | 1,900 | 12.84" | |
| May 6 | Brown Trout | 1,600 | 12.84" | |
| May 6 | Brown Trout | 1,400 | 12.84" | |
| May 6 | Rainbow Trout | 810 | 17.47" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 8 | Rainbow Trout | 810 | 18.43" | |
| May 8 | Brown Trout | 2,000 | 14.87" | |
| May 8 | Brown Trout | 1,700 | 14.87" | |
| May 8 | Brown Trout | 1,500 | 14.87" | |
When does Coldwater River get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in May.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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All Michigan waters with brown trout → · All Michigan waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Barber Lake1.4 mi
- Blodgett Lake1.8 mi
- Vincent Lake1.7 mi
- Riley Lake2.4 mi
- Duncan Creek2.8 mi
- Campbell Lake3.1 mi
- Emmons Lake3.0 mi
- Kettle Lake4.1 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
What fish are stocked in Coldwater River?+
Coldwater River is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Kent County, Michigan, most recently on May 6, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Coldwater River get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2025, stocking at Coldwater River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
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 Kent County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 6, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.