Allegan County · stream · order 6 river · ~1,712 cfs typical
Kalamazoo River
Stocked 11× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Kalamazoo River is a stream in Allegan County, Michigan, stocked with Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lake Sturgeon and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jun 10, 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
Mostly clear
79°
59°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
82°
64°
19 mph
23%
Sat
Rain
81°
66°
18 mph
66%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 10 | Walleye | 54,588 | 3.22" | |
| May 9 | Chinook Salmon | 124,672 | 9.2" | |
| Apr 3 | Rainbow Trout | 23,212 | 19.5" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 6 | Rainbow Trout | 3,611 | 18.1" | |
| May 1 | Walleye | 2,650,000 | 0.3" | |
| Apr 28 | Walleye | 1,300,000 | 0.3" | |
| Apr 25 | Walleye | 795,000 | 0.3" | |
| Apr 10 | Coho Salmon | 30,400 | 14.1" | |
| Apr 7 | Rainbow Trout | 20,864 | 19.6" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Sep 6 | Lake Sturgeon | 152 | 20.57" | |
| Sep 6 | Lake Sturgeon | 5 | 43.64" | |
When does Kalamazoo River get stocked?
Going by 11 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All Michigan waters with chinook salmon → · All Michigan waters with coho salmon →
Nearby waters
- Kalamazoo Lake1.9 mi
- Goshorn Lake1.7 mi
- Silver Lake3.2 mi
- Peach Orchard Creek3.4 mi
- Gilligan Lake3.9 mi
- Silver Creek3.2 mi
- Kelly Lake5.1 mi
- Lake Macatawa7.1 mistocked Jun 9, 2026
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.
Kalamazoo River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Kalamazoo River?+
Kalamazoo River is stocked with Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lake Sturgeon and Rainbow Trout in Allegan County, Michigan, most recently on Jun 10, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Kalamazoo River get stocked?+
Going by 11 records since 2024, stocking at Kalamazoo River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo River?+
Kalamazoo River is a stream in Allegan County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Jun 10, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.