Fishing Saint Joseph River

Berrien County, Michigan

Fish Species

Coho salmonRainbow troutWalleye

DNR Fish Stocking

Walleye: 1,645,606 totalRainbow trout: 1,002,769 totalCoho salmon: 516,278 total
DateSpeciesStrainNumberAvg Length
6/4/2025 Walleye Muskegon 24,299 1.17"
6/3/2025 Walleye Muskegon 10,151 1.13"
6/3/2025 Walleye Muskegon 51,529 1.13"
5/31/2023 Walleye Muskegon 17,186 1.09"
5/31/2023 Walleye Muskegon 25,000 1.09"
5/31/2023 Walleye Muskegon 25,000 1.09"
6/7/2022 Walleye Muskegon 10,047 1"
6/7/2022 Walleye Muskegon 58,432 1"
6/7/2022 Walleye Muskegon 23,431 1"
5/5/2022 Rainbow trout Michigan 22,907 5.87"

Source: Michigan DNR Fish Stocking Database

Fishing Tournaments & Competitions

Check for upcoming registered bass, walleye, and muskellunge tournaments on Saint Joseph River.

🏆 MI Tournament SearchDNR Fishing Tournament Information System 🎣 Tournament CalendarAmerican Fishing Contests — Saint Joseph River

Michigan Fishing Resources

🐟 Master Angler ProgramTrophy catch records & map — apply for your patch 📋 Michigan Fishing Regulations2025–2026 season dates, size & possession limits 📍 DNR Where to FishSpecies-specific locations & family fishing waters ⚠️ Eat Safe Fish GuidePFAS & contaminant advisories for Michigan waters

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish are in the St. Joseph River?

The St. Joseph River supports smallmouth bass, walleye, and panfish as resident species. The lower river near Lake Michigan is well-known for seasonal runs of steelhead, salmon, and other migratory species. Bank fishing is possible at several launches, though shore access can be limited at some spots.

Data: Michigan DNR · ← Back to Saint Joseph River Guide

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