2026 regulation year
St. Joseph River 2026 — Michigan Fishing Regulations
Michigan statewide rules apply unless overridden below.
Last updated
St. Joseph River carries 2 special-regulation overlays on top of Michigan's 2026 fishing rules — covering Steelhead, Chinook (king) salmon. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.
Per-species rules on St. Joseph River
Lake Michigan tributary; steelhead + chinook run
Chinook (king) salmon regulations →
Fall king run; standard 5 / day combined salmon rule
Official source
Michigan Department of Natural Resources publishes the authoritative 2026 Michigan fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.