South Branch Galien River trout stocking
Berrien County, Michigan · stream · about 636 ft elevation
South Branch Galien River was last stocked 7 months ago (Apr 21, 2026). We have 10 stockings on record since Apr 27, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (1,510 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: brown trout.
- The third most stocked of 12 waters in Berrien County.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Michigan water on our record.
Weather at South Branch Galien River
- Tonight42°FMostly Clearwind 5 to 15 mph
- Monday57°FMostly Sunnywind 5 to 10 mph
- Monday Night44°FMostly Clearwind 5 to 10 mph
- Tuesday58°FSunnywind 5 to 10 mph
- Tuesday Night41°FPartly Cloudywind 0 to 5 mph
- Veterans Day56°FPartly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers47% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is South Branch Galien River stocked?
Most stockings come in April.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown trout | 10 | 15,758 | 1,576 | 5.1 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 1,510 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 21Latest Tuesday | Brown trout | 1,510 | 5.1 in | 358 days |
20251 stocking · 1,580 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 28 Monday | Brown trout | 1,580 | 5.3 in | 361 days |
20241 stocking · 1,490 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 2 Thursday | Brown trout | 1,490 | 5.0 in | 388 days |
20231 stocking · 1,438 fish
- Apr 10 brown trout, 1,438 fish
20221 stocking · 1,600 fish
- Apr 18 brown trout, 1,600 fish
20211 stocking · 1,580 fish
- Apr 29 brown trout, 1,580 fish
20201 stocking · 1,530 fish
- Apr 16 brown trout, 1,530 fish
20191 stocking · 1,600 fish
- Apr 10 brown trout, 1,600 fish
20181 stocking · 1,760 fish
- Apr 12 brown trout, 1,760 fish
20171 stocking · 1,670 fish
- Apr 27 brown trout, 1,670 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.
Where is South Branch Galien River?
Berrien County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near South Branch Galien River
- Singer Lakelake · 16 mistocked Mar 31, 2026
- McCoy Creekstream · 16 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
- Brandywine Creekstream · 24 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
All stocked waters in Berrien CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about South Branch Galien River
- When was South Branch Galien River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 21, 2026 (brown trout, 1,510 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is South Branch Galien River stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is South Branch Galien River stocked often?
- The third most stocked of 12 waters in Berrien County. Stocked about as often as a typical Michigan water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in South Branch Galien River?
- Brown trout (10 stockings, 15,758 fish).