Berrien County · stream · order 9 river · ~3,877 cfs typical
Saint Joseph River
Stocked 25× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Saint Joseph River is a stream in Berrien County, Michigan, stocked with Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout and Walleye — most recently on Jun 10, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
81°
62°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
86°
63°
20 mph
25%
Sat
Showers
75°
68°
16 mph
65%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 10 | Walleye | 58,841 | 3.22" | |
| Jun 9 | Walleye | 19,427 | 3.07" | |
| Jun 9 | Walleye | 25,986 | 3.07" | |
| Jun 3 | Walleye | 20,105 | 3.63" | |
| Jun 3 | Walleye | 15,072 | 3.63" | |
| Jun 3 | Walleye | 23,062 | 3.63" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 5,245 | 19.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 35,238 | 20.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Coho Salmon | 53,000 | 14" | |
| Apr 1 | Coho Salmon | 26,492 | 14" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 20,584 | 19.7" | |
| Mar 26 | Rainbow Trout | 6,545 | 20.1" | |
| Mar 25 | Rainbow Trout | 19,900 | 20.2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 4 | Walleye | 24,299 | 2.97" | |
| Jun 3 | Walleye | 10,151 | 2.86" | |
| Jun 3 | Walleye | 51,529 | 2.86" | |
| May 6 | Chinook Salmon | 149,832 | 9" | |
| Apr 10 | Rainbow Trout | 26,920 | 19.6" | |
| Apr 10 | Rainbow Trout | 16,512 | 19.6" | |
| Apr 10 | Rainbow Trout | 14,713 | 19.6" | |
| Apr 10 | Rainbow Trout | 28,688 | 19.6" | |
| Apr 2 | Coho Salmon | 24,888 | 14.3" | |
| Apr 1 | Coho Salmon | 49,776 | 14.1" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 25 | Rainbow Trout | 50,061 | 8.4" | |
| Oct 24 | Rainbow Trout | 100,330 | 8.2" | |
When does Saint Joseph River get stocked?
Going by 25 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April and June.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Michigan waters with chinook salmon → · All Michigan waters with coho salmon →
Nearby waters
- Paw Paw River0.9 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Ox Creek1.2 mi
- Hickory Creek2.1 mi
- Blue Creek4.7 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
- Pipestone Creek5.8 mi
- Grand Mere Lakes7.9 mi
- Damon Lake8.2 mi
- Lake Anne9.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Saint Joseph River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Saint Joseph River?+
Saint Joseph River is stocked with Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout and Walleye in Berrien County, Michigan, most recently on Jun 10, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Saint Joseph River get stocked?+
Going by 25 records since 2024, stocking at Saint Joseph River peaks in April and June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Saint Joseph River?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Saint Joseph River?+
Saint Joseph River is a stream in Berrien County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Jun 10, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.