Berrien County · stream · order 7 river · ~69 cfs typical
South Branch Galien River
Stocked 4× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
South Branch Galien River is a stream in Berrien County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on Apr 21, 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
82°
59°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
85°
64°
10 mph
47%
Sat
Rain
76°
67°
16 mph
68%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 21 | Brown Trout | 850 | 13.07" | |
| Apr 21 | Brown Trout | 660 | 13.07" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | 890 | 13.42" | |
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | 690 | 13.42" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Blood Run1.9 mi
- Bob-A-Ron Lake2.8 mi
- Galien River3.4 mistocked Jun 10, 2026
- Galena River4.3 mi
- Spring Creek4.3 mi
- Lake Louise4.9 mi
- Pottawattamie Lake6.3 mi
- Tee Lake7.2 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.
South Branch Galien River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in South Branch Galien River?+
South Branch Galien River is stocked with Brown Trout in Berrien County, Michigan, most recently on Apr 21, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does South Branch Galien River get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2025, stocking at South Branch Galien River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish South Branch Galien 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 South Branch Galien River?+
South Branch Galien River is a stream in Berrien County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 21, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.