Manitowoc County · stream · order 6 river · ~264 cfs typical
Manitowoc River
Stocked 8× since 2025 · Wisconsin DNR
Manitowoc River is a stream in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon and Coho Salmon — 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
Overcast
87°
61°
9 mph
2%
Fri
Overcast
79°
67°
13 mph
34%
Sat
Showers
72°
64°
17 mph
54%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Chinook Salmon | 75,365 | 3.34" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 11,201 | 6.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Coho Salmon | 25,000 | 6.59" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 9,988 | 3.9" | |
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 17,503 | 6.24" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 12,956 | 6.34" | |
| Jan 1 | Brook Trout | 25,637 | 6.3" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 15,036 | 3.6" | |
When does Manitowoc River get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
All Wisconsin waters with brook trout → · All Wisconsin waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Little Manitowoc River0.9 mi
- Silver Creek2.1 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- 545 Reservoir2.7 mi
- Shoto Lake5.9 mi
- Gass Lake4.7 mi
- Silver Lake4.5 mi
- Kasbaum Lake4.8 mi
- Weyers Lake5.3 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.
Manitowoc River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Manitowoc River?+
Manitowoc River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon and Coho Salmon in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Wisconsin DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Manitowoc River get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2025, stocking at Manitowoc River peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc River?+
Manitowoc River is a stream in Manitowoc 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.