Fishing Galien River
Berrien County, Michigan
Fish Species
Coho salmonRainbow troutWalleye
DNR Fish Stocking
Coho salmon: 119,927 totalRainbow trout: 60,981 totalWalleye: 10,548 total
| Date | Species | Strain | Number | Avg Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7/2025 | Rainbow trout | Michigan | 11,139 | 7.72" |
| 4/1/2025 | Coho salmon | Michigan | 17,304 | 5.55" |
| 4/13/2024 | Rainbow trout | Michigan | 12,474 | 7.52" |
| 6/1/2023 | Walleye | Muskegon | 10,548 | 1.1" |
| 4/13/2023 | Rainbow trout | Michigan | 12,474 | 7.64" |
| 4/10/2023 | Coho salmon | Michigan | 20,600 | 5.31" |
| 4/14/2022 | Rainbow trout | Michigan | 10,739 | 7.8" |
| 4/14/2022 | Rainbow trout | Michigan | 1,696 | 8.03" |
| 4/5/2022 | Coho salmon | Michigan | 20,792 | 5.59" |
| 4/2/2020 | Coho salmon | Michigan | 20,354 | 5.47" |
Source: Michigan DNR Fish Stocking Database
Fishing Tournaments & Competitions
Check for upcoming registered bass, walleye, and muskellunge tournaments on Galien River.
Michigan Fishing Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in the Galien River?
The Galien River holds warm-water species typical of a slow southwest Michigan coastal stream. Reviewers mention good fishing, and the marshy habitat supports panfish and other species. The river's connection to Lake Michigan at New Buffalo can bring seasonal runs of salmon and steelhead into the lower stretches.
Data: Michigan DNR · ← Back to Galien River Guide
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