Erie County · stream · order 3 river · ~6 cfs typical
Cold Creek
Stocked 12× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Cold Creek is a stream in Erie County, Ohio, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jan 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from ODNR Division of Wildlife; 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°
66°
8 mph
3%
Sat
Showers
88°
69°
10 mph
72%
Sun
Showers
76°
68°
13 mph
72%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 14,286 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 7,947 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 10,125 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 11,854 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 7,700 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 10,796 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 965 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 8,408 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 959 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 12,198 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 15,117 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 17,293 | ||
When does Cold Creek get stocked?
Going by 12 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All Ohio waters with brown trout → · All Ohio waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Mills Creek1.6 mi
- Blue Hole3.4 mi
- Pipe Creek5.4 mi
- Little Pickerel Creek6.2 mi
- Plum Brook6.8 mi
- North Pond11.8 mistocked Jan 1, 2024
- Sawmill Creek9.5 mi
- Portage River10.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official OH regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cold Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cold Creek?+
Cold Creek is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Erie County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Cold Creek get stocked?+
Going by 12 records since 2016, stocking at Cold Creek peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Cold Creek?+
Yes — Ohio 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 Cold Creek?+
Cold Creek is a stream in Erie County, Ohio. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: ODNR Division of Wildlife · updated Jan 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.