Southern Michigan's finest walleye lake. Clear water, good structure, and consistent fishing year-round.
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Coldwater Lake 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 largemouth bass, walleye and bluegill.
Moderate activity expected. Midweek mornings are typically quieter.
Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.
Combined bite activity across all 43 species in this lake.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Walleye | 15" | 5 |
| Bluegill | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Muskellunge | 42" | 1 per license year (registration required) |
| White Crappie | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Yellow Perch | None | 25 |
| Northern Pike | 24" | 2 |
| Tiger Muskie | 42" | 1 per license year (registration required) |
| Redear Sunfish | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Green Sunfish | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Rock Bass | None | 25 sunfish combined |
* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.
* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.