Milwaukee County · stream · order 5 river · ~534 cfs typical
Kinnickinnic River
Stocked 8× since 2025 · Wisconsin DNR
Kinnickinnic River is a stream in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Coho Salmon and Lake Sturgeon — most recently on Jan 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Wisconsin 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
Rain
79°
66°
12 mph
66%
Sat
Rain
69°
66°
21 mph
83%
Sun
Drizzle
70°
64°
19 mph
10%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 5,119 | 6.7" | |
| Jan 1 | Coho Salmon | 7,500 | 6.3" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 5,105 | 6.7" | |
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 32,755 | 6.18" | |
| Jan 1 | Lake Sturgeon | 790 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Brook Trout | 26,273 | 6.3" | |
| Jan 1 | Lake Sturgeon | 12 | 12" | |
| Jan 1 | Coho Salmon | 14,333 | 6.4" | |
When does Kinnickinnic River get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All Wisconsin waters with brook trout → · All Wisconsin waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Milwaukee River0.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Menomonee River1.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- 690 Reservoir2.3 mi
- Brantwood Lake8.0 mi
- Mud Lake7.8 mi
- Oak Creek8.6 mi
- Scout Lake7.7 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Underwood Creek7.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Kinnickinnic River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Kinnickinnic River?+
Kinnickinnic River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Coho Salmon and Lake Sturgeon in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Wisconsin DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Kinnickinnic River get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2025, stocking at Kinnickinnic River peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Kinnickinnic River?+
Yes — Wisconsin 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 Kinnickinnic River?+
Kinnickinnic River is a stream in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Wisconsin DNR · updated Jan 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.