Berrien County · stream · order 5 river · ~251 cfs typical
Dowagiac River
Stocked 4× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Dowagiac River is a stream in Berrien County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on Apr 21, 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
84°
58°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
87°
64°
10 mph
30%
Sat
Showers
80°
68°
14 mph
67%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 21 | Brown Trout | 3,500 | 13.07" | |
| Apr 21 | Brown Trout | 2,800 | 13.07" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | 3,700 | 13.42" | |
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | 3,000 | 13.42" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Brandywine Creek2.5 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
- Steinbauer Lake4.2 mi
- Mud Lake4.0 mi
- Little Indian Lake4.7 mi
- Webster Lake4.6 mi
- Long Lake5.3 mi
- McCoy Creek4.2 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
- Barron Lake4.3 mistocked Nov 11, 2025
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.
Dowagiac River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Dowagiac River?+
Dowagiac River is stocked with Brown Trout in Berrien County, Michigan, most recently on Apr 21, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Dowagiac River get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2025, stocking at Dowagiac River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Dowagiac 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 Dowagiac River?+
Dowagiac River is a stream in Berrien County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 21, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.