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Kawkawlin River River

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Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked Jun 22, 1994 Walleye, 32.4 years ago Keeper size (estimated) No estimate Not enough size data Access 0 boat launches Public access

📊 Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Kawkawlin River looks for the day you pick (today by default), from 0 to 100. It adds up five things: how recently the lake was stocked, the moon phase, the season, how many game and panfish species live here (such as northern pike and walleye), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

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44/100
Friday, October 30, 2026
Conditions score

Below-average, consider a different lake or time of day.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jun 22, 1994
Last: Jun 22, 1994
🌖 Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
🍂 Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
2 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Kawkawlin River Today

Fall fish at Kawkawlin River are feeding heavily before winter. Match the forage: shad, crawfish, and perch patterns work well.

📊 Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Kawkawlin River is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for northern pike and walleye.

Moderate estimated pressure today
Friday Peak season Popular stocking lake

Moderate activity expected. Midweek mornings are typically quieter.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

🐟 Fish Species in Kawkawlin River

Northern Pike Good
Esox lucius
Walleye Good
Sander vitreus
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📅 Best Time to Fish Kawkawlin River

Combined bite activity across all 2 species in this lake.

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📏 Fishing Regulations

Statewide general rules for the species found here. Individual waters can have exceptions (special size limits, closed seasons, trout lake types), so check this lake's listing in the official DNR Fishing Guide before heading out.
SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
Northern Pike24"2
Walleye15"5

📋 Kawkawlin River Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 22, 1994 Walleye 3,000 20.5"
May 27, 1993 Northern Pike 2,600 2.6"
May 25, 1993 Northern Pike 31,604 2.7"
Jun 24, 1992 Walleye 11,123 1.3"
Jun 12, 1991 Walleye 9,898 1.7"
Jun 16, 1990 Walleye 5,242 1.6"
Jun 16, 1989 Walleye 11,682 1.7"
Jun 16, 1988 Walleye 2,014 2.1"
Jun 11, 1987 Walleye 1,000 2.1"
Jun 20, 1986 Walleye 64,994 2.5"
Jul 5, 1984 Walleye 1,104 2.8"
Jun 27, 1984 Walleye 28,501 1.8"
Jun 30, 1983 Walleye 75,000 —
Jun 27, 1983 Walleye 75,000 —
Jul 29, 1982 Walleye 400 —
Jul 8, 1981 Walleye 2,000 —
Oct 27, 1979 Walleye 2,200 —
Jul 12, 1979 Walleye 33,000 —

* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 18 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun Jul May
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Northern Pike

* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.

⚓ Kawkawlin River Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Kawkawlin River Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

📋 DNR Stocking Database 📖 Michigan Fishing Guide (PDF) 🎣 Log a catch here