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Free printable coloring page showing a fish jumping in a river with rocks and ripples, perfect for kids to practice creativity and focus

River With Fish and Rocks Coloring Page

By JessicaPublished November 23, 2025Updated December 2, 2025

Download this free printable River With Fish and Rocks coloring page for kids. Great for classroom activities, home learning, and creative fun.

Page size: Letter (8.5 × 11 in)
Orientation: Portrait

Free for personal and educational use. Perfect for home, classrooms, and homeschooling. Print as many times as you need.

About This River With Fish and Rocks Coloring Page

Jump into a splashy scene with this River With Fish and Rocks coloring page, and let curiosity lead the way. Imagine the fish leaping to catch a tasty snack, or explore why some rivers have smooth, round rocks while others have jagged stones. This printable is fun to color because you can mix realistic shades like silver and olive green for the fish with imaginative colors like violet and turquoise for the water. In the classroom, try a center where children color several river pages and then place them together as a bulletin board river. At home, use this sheet on a rainy afternoon, play soft nature sounds, and talk about local streams and wildlife. For an extension, pair the coloring page with a short story about a fish's journey, or have kids write a postcard from the fish describing its day. Encourage using crayons and colored pencils together to add texture, and invite children to name the fish and invent its favorite hiding spot among the rocks.

Coloring Tips & Techniques

Use shades of blue and teal for the water, and add lighter blue near the splashes to show movement. Color the fish with bright orange or silver, and add small strokes of white or yellow for highlights. Shade the rocks with gray and brown tones, and blend colors lightly to show roundness and depth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this coloring page in my classroom or homeschool?

Yes! All of our coloring pages are free for personal, classroom, and homeschool use. You can print them as many times as you need for lessons, activities, and creative projects.

What paper size should I print this on?

Every coloring page is formatted for US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), which also prints correctly on A4. Just download the PDF and print it at 100% scale for the best results.

Can I use these on tablets or digital devices?

Yes! You can open the PDF files on iPads, tablets, and computers to use with digital coloring apps like Procreate or GoodNotes. The PDFs work great for both printing and digital coloring.

Free to print and unlimited classroom use

This high quality coloring page is free for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers. Print as many copies as you need for home activities, art lessons, or creative classroom projects.