Coldwater River trout stocking
Barry County, Michigan · stream
Coldwater River was last stocked 6 months ago (May 6, 2026). We have 10 stockings on record since May 3, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (11,750 fish). Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout.
Last stocked
6 months ago
May 6, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
11,750 fish
On record
10 stockings
since May 3, 2017
- Tied for the most stocked water in Barry County (10 stocking days on record).
- Stocked about as often as a typical Michigan water on our record.
When is Coldwater River stocked?
Most stockings come in April to May.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown trout | 10 | 82,380 | 8,238 | 5.1 in |
| Rainbow trout | 10 | 40,023 | 4,002 | 6.8 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 11,750 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 6Latest Wednesday | Brown troutRainbow trout | 11,750 | 6.0 in | 363 days |
20251 stocking · 12,250 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8 Thursday | Brown troutRainbow trout | 12,250 | 6.6 in | 401 days |
20241 stocking · 11,990 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 2 Tuesday | Brown troutRainbow trout | 11,990 | 5.7 in | 314 days |
20231 stocking · 9,078 fish
- May 24 brown trout, rainbow trout, 9,078 fish
20221 stocking · 12,100 fish
- Apr 13 brown trout, rainbow trout, 12,100 fish
20211 stocking · 9,381 fish
- May 11 brown trout, rainbow trout, 9,381 fish
20201 stocking · 11,450 fish
- Apr 29 brown trout, rainbow trout, 11,450 fish
20191 stocking · 14,380 fish
- Apr 23 brown trout, rainbow trout, 14,380 fish
20181 stocking · 15,254 fish
- May 1 brown trout, rainbow trout, 15,254 fish
20171 stocking · 14,770 fish
- May 3 brown trout, rainbow trout, 14,770 fish
From Michigan fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Michigan fishing regulations.
Other stocked waters in Barry County
- High Bank Creekstreamstocked May 6, 2026
- Guernsey Lakelakestocked Apr 20, 2026
- Glass Creekstreamstocked Apr 24, 2024
- Cedar Creekstreamstocked Apr 28, 2021
All stocked waters in Barry CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Coldwater River
- When was Coldwater River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 6, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout, 11,750 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Coldwater River stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
- Is Coldwater River stocked often?
- Tied for the most stocked water in Barry County (10 stocking days on record). Stocked about as often as a typical Michigan water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Coldwater River?
- Brown trout (10 stockings, 82,380 fish); Rainbow trout (10 stockings, 40,023 fish).