Saint Joseph River trout stocking
Berrien County, Michigan · stream
Saint Joseph River was last stocked 7 months ago (Apr 1, 2026). We have 29 stockings on record since Apr 17, 2017, 3 in the last 12 months (87,512 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
Last stocked
7 months ago
Apr 1, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
3 stockings
87,512 fish
On record
29 stockings
since Apr 17, 2017
- The most stocked water in Berrien County (29 stocking days on record).
- Stocked more often than 95% of Michigan waters on our record.
When is Saint Joseph River stocked?
Most stockings come in April. Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in March, usually on Wednesdays, about every 6 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 2 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 29 | 1,705,901 | 58,824 | 7.6 in |
Stocking history
20263 stockings · 87,512 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 1Latest Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 61,067 | 7.8 in | 6 days |
Mar 26 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 6,545 | 7.9 in | 1 day |
Mar 25 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 19,900 | 8.0 in | 349 days |
20251 stocking · 86,833 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 10 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 86,833 | 7.7 in | 167 days |
20244 stockings · 238,336 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 25 Friday | Rainbow trout | 50,061 | 3.3 in | 1 day |
Oct 24 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 100,330 | 3.2 in | 209 days |
Mar 29 Friday | Rainbow trout | 57,672 | 7.5 in | 2 days |
Mar 27 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 30,273 | 7.5 in | 155 days |
20233 stockings · 195,209 fish
- Oct 24 rainbow trout, 149,898 fish
- Apr 25 rainbow trout, 15,038 fish
- Apr 21 rainbow trout, 30,273 fish
20224 stockings · 250,151 fish
- Oct 26 rainbow trout, 150,391 fish
- May 5 rainbow trout, 22,907 fish
- Apr 13 rainbow trout, 46,572 fish
- Apr 6 rainbow trout, 30,281 fish
20211 stocking · 149,909 fish
- Oct 28 rainbow trout, 149,909 fish
20202 stockings · 82,331 fish
- Apr 7 rainbow trout, 36,386 fish
- Mar 19 rainbow trout, 45,945 fish
20195 stockings · 220,617 fish
- Oct 22 rainbow trout, 50,837 fish
- Oct 21 rainbow trout, 100,145 fish
- Apr 17 rainbow trout, 23,688 fish
- Apr 11 rainbow trout, 15,249 fish
- Apr 8 rainbow trout, 30,698 fish
20182 stockings · 197,721 fish
- Oct 25 rainbow trout, 151,772 fish
- Apr 12 rainbow trout, 45,949 fish
20174 stockings · 197,282 fish
- Nov 2 rainbow trout, 150,759 fish
- Apr 21 rainbow trout, 11,002 fish
- Apr 19 rainbow trout, 15,227 fish
- Apr 17 rainbow trout, 20,294 fish
From Michigan fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Michigan fishing regulations.
Other stocked waters in Berrien County
- Sportsmen Club Rearing Pondpondstocked Apr 25, 2026
- Blue Creekstreamstocked Apr 21, 2026
- Brandywine Creekstreamstocked Apr 21, 2026
- McCoy Creekstreamstocked Apr 21, 2026
- Mill Creekstreamstocked Apr 21, 2026
- South Branch Galien Riverstreamstocked Apr 21, 2026
- Singer Lakelakestocked Mar 31, 2026
- Galien Riverstreamstocked Mar 26, 2026
All stocked waters in Berrien CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Saint Joseph River
- When was Saint Joseph River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 1, 2026 (rainbow trout, 61,067 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Saint Joseph River stocked?
- Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in March, usually on Wednesdays, about every 6 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is Saint Joseph River stocked often?
- The most stocked water in Berrien County (29 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 95% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Saint Joseph River?
- Rainbow trout (29 stockings, 1,705,901 fish).