Fishing in
Berrien County
Berrien County, Michigan has 108 named fishable waters, 11 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
79 waters
Waters in Berrien County
- Saint Joseph Riverstream25× stocked
- Yellow Lakelake4× stocked
- Dowagiac Riverstream4× stocked
- Galien Riverstream4× stocked
- South Branch Galien Riverstream4× stocked
- Little Paw Paw Lakelake3× stocked
- Paw Paw Riverstream3× stocked
- Singer Lakelake2× stocked
- Blue Creekstream2× stocked
- Brandywine Creekstream2× stocked
- McCoy Creekstream2× stocked
- Paw Paw Lakelake921 ac
- Lake Chapinreservoir488 ac
- Pipestone Lakelake115 ac
- Dayton Lakelake102 ac
- Smith Lakelake96 ac
- Clear Lakelake78 ac
- Little Indian Lakelake75 ac
- Webster Lakelake64 ac
- Madron Lakelake59 ac
- Long Lakelake55 ac
- Brush Lakelake54 ac
- Grand Mere Lakeslake51 ac
- Murphy Lakelake48 ac
- Riggins Lakelake46 ac
- Curtis Lakelake33 ac
- Wagner Lakelake31 ac
- Rowe Lakelake30 ac
- Weaver Lakelake30 ac
- Steinbauer Lakelake29 ac
78 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Rainbow Trout5 waters
- Brown Trout5 waters
- Walleye3 waters
- Coho Salmon2 waters
- Hybrid Sunfish1 waters
- Chinook Salmon1 waters
- Yellow Perch1 waters
Latest stockings
- Galien RiverWalleyeJun 10, 2026
- Saint Joseph RiverWalleyeJun 10, 2026
- Saint Joseph RiverWalleyeJun 9, 2026
- Saint Joseph RiverWalleyeJun 9, 2026
- Saint Joseph RiverWalleyeJun 3, 2026
- Saint Joseph RiverWalleyeJun 3, 2026
- Saint Joseph RiverWalleyeJun 3, 2026
- McCoy CreekBrown TroutApr 21, 2026
- Blue CreekBrown TroutApr 21, 2026
- Dowagiac RiverBrown TroutApr 21, 2026
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Berrien County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Berrien County, Michigan?+
Berrien County has 108 named fishable waters, 11 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Berrien County?+
Waters in Berrien County hold rainbow trout, brown trout, walleye and coho salmon. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Berrien County?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.