Berrien County · stream · order 5 river · ~368 cfs typical
Paw Paw River
Stocked 3× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Paw Paw River is a stream in Berrien County, Michigan, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 1, 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
Drizzle
85°
63°
13 mph
26%
Sat
Drizzle
75°
65°
14 mph
70%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
65°
17 mph
37%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 8,401 | 19.5" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 13 | Rainbow Trout | 64,532 | 8.7" | |
| Apr 15 | Rainbow Trout | 13,860 | 19.6" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Ox Creek0.5 mi
- Saint Joseph River0.9 mistocked Jun 10, 2026
- Hickory Creek1.9 mi
- Blue Creek4.1 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
- Pipestone Creek5.1 mi
- Grand Mere Lakes8.1 mi
- Damon Lake7.7 mi
- Lake Anne9.8 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.
Paw Paw River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Paw Paw River?+
Paw Paw River is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Berrien County, Michigan, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw River?+
Paw Paw River is a stream in Berrien County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.