Iron County · stream · order 5 river · ~512 cfs typical
Paint River
Paint River is a stream in Iron 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
Rain
83°
61°
8 mph
35%
Sat
Overcast
78°
58°
13 mph
42%
Sun
Overcast
77°
52°
9 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Paint River Pond1.1 mi
- Mud Lake1.9 mi
- Brule River Flowage1.7 mi
- Seven Springs Creek2.3 mi
- Fisher Lake3.1 mi
- Marlow Lake2.7 mi
- Brule River2.5 mi
- Michigamme Lake2.4 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.
Paint River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Paint 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 Paint River?+
Paint River is a stream in Iron County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.