Saint Joseph River

St. Joseph County, Michigan

Class III

Saint Joseph River is a Class III (stocked) trout stream in St. Joseph County, Michigan. Approximately 51.0 miles of classified trout water. Species include brook trout, brown trout, lake trout, rainbow trout, splake.

Stream Classification

Class III — Requires regular stocking to maintain fishable population

51

Miles

5

Fish Species

0

Access Points

6

Local Guides

Regulations

5 fish, with no more than 3 trout 15“ or greater. Zero (0) Arctic Grayling.; Tackle: Artificial lures and all types of natural bait may be used.; Season: January 1st through December 31st

Map & Directions

Fish Species

Species found in Saint Joseph River.

Brook trout Brown trout Lake trout Rainbow trout Splake

Fishing Guides Near Saint Joseph River

Wolf Pack Guide Service

Fly Fishing Guide

Big River Outfitters

Fly Fishing Guide

Bass Action Charters

Fly Fishing Guide

Due North Guide Service

Fly Fishing Guide

Northern Michigan smallmouth

Casey Richarson

Fly Fishing Guide

Cast Away Guide Service

Fly Fishing Guide

Lakes in St. Joseph County

Aldrich Lake

Clear Lake

Eberhard Lake

Fish Lake

Other Trout Streams in St. Joseph County

Profile Lake Drain

Sherman Mill Creek

Plan Your Trip to Saint Joseph River

Weather forecast — check conditions before you go
Review Michigan trout stream regulations for season dates and limits
A Michigan fishing license is required — buy online

Data sourced from Michigan DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: April 1, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.