Saint Joseph River Fishing Tournaments
7 tournament dates listed ahead and 12 past listings on Saint Joseph River, Berrien County, Michigan. View on a map ↗
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Upcoming on Saint Joseph River
| Date | Listed event | Listed launch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 7 | Fall OPEN Casting Couples | Benton Harbor | Details |
| Sat, Nov 21 | Fall OPEN Casting Couples | Benton Harbor | Details |
| Sun, Jul 4 | Kal-Valley Bass Club - Sun. 6 Kal-Valley Bass Club | Constantine | Official details ↗ |
| Sun, Jul 11 | WMB High School Series (MHSBC) West Michigan Bass | Benton Harbor | Organizer website ↗ |
| Sun, Jul 11 | WMB Middle School Series (MHSBC) West Michigan Bass | Benton Harbor | Organizer website ↗ |
| Sun, Aug 29 | Stop 11 Michiana Fishing League | Benton Harbor | Details |
| Sat, Sep 4 | Kal-Valley Bass Club - Sat. 15 Kal-Valley Bass Club | Constantine | Official details ↗ |
2 listings share Sun, Jul 11, 2027. That shows what is scheduled, not how busy the water or its ramps will be.
Public Boat Access on Saint Joseph River
| Access site | Launch | Parking | Facilities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MendonMichigan DNR | 1 lane | 12 trailer | Toilets · Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
Showing the 1 site on the stretch where tournaments are listed, of 5 in the state's list for this water.
From the Michigan Department of Natural Resources's public list of boating access sites (source), checked Oct 12, 2026. It covers state sites and local sites built with state grants, so other ramps on this water may not appear. Check conditions and closures with the managing agency before you go.
Planning a Day on Saint Joseph River?
These dates show when organized tournaments are listed here and where sources say they launch. Use them to pick a day or a ramp. They are listings, not counts of boats: they do not show how many anglers will turn up, or that any ramp will be closed.
Who Runs Tournaments Here
- Liars Bass Fishing League2 events
- Casting Couples2 events
- Kal-Valley Bass Club2 events
- West Michigan Bass2 events
- Reel Time Bass Club1 event
- Northwest Indiana Bass Club1 event
- Kankakee Valley Bass Busters1 event
- Four Flags Bassmasters1 event
- Michigan Bassholes1 event
- Forest River Fishing Group1 event
- Michiana Fishing League1 event
Tournament Waters Near Saint Joseph River
- Fishers Lake5 mi
- Lake Templene8 mi
- Klinger Lake10 mi
- Barton Lake12 mi
- Sugarloaf Lake16 mi
- Union Lake25 mi
- Morrow Lake26 mi
- Magician Lake29 mi
Straight-line distance between map positions; 8 of 8 have tournaments coming up.
Recent Fish Stocking
| Species | Most recent | Stockings (2 yrs) | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | Jun 10, 2026 | 5 | 174,201 |
| Coho Salmon | Apr 1, 2026 | 3 | 101,156 |
| Rainbow Trout | Apr 1, 2026 | 6 | 114,432 |
| Chinook Salmon | May 6, 2025 | 1 | 149,832 |
Every stocking the agency lists here (22, last 3 years)
| Date | Status | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Stocked | Walleye | 58,841 | 1.27 in |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Stocked | Walleye | 19,427 | 1.21 in |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Stocked | Walleye | 20,105 | 1.43 in |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 26,492 | 5.51 in |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Stocked | Rainbow Trout | 35,238 | 7.95 in |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Stocked | Rainbow Trout | 5,245 | 7.68 in |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Stocked | Rainbow Trout | 20,584 | 7.76 in |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Stocked | Rainbow Trout | 6,545 | 7.91 in |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Stocked | Rainbow Trout | 19,900 | 7.95 in |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Stocked | Walleye | 24,299 | 1.17 in |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Stocked | Walleye | 51,529 | 1.13 in |
| May 6, 2025 | Stocked | Chinook Salmon | 149,832 | 3.54 in |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Stocked | Rainbow Trout | 26,920 | 7.72 in |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 24,888 | 5.63 in |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 49,776 | 5.55 in |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Stocked | Rainbow Trout | 50,061 | 3.31 in |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Stocked | Rainbow Trout | 100,330 | 3.23 in |
| Apr 2, 2024 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 44,900 | 5.47 in |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 44,900 | 5.55 in |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Stocked | Rainbow Trout | 7,957 | 7.6 in |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Stocked | Rainbow Trout | 13,994 | 7.44 in |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Stocked | Rainbow Trout | 30,273 | 7.52 in |
From state agency stocking reports (source). Matched to this water by name and county; for a water that spans counties, such as a Great Lake, every county's stockings count. All Michigan stocking →
State Records Caught Here
| Species | Record | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Longnose Sucker | 6.88 lb | 1986 |
| Northern Hogsucker | 2.54 lb | 1994 |
From the Michigan state record list (source).
Past Listings
Dates that were listed for this water. A listing does not confirm the event took place.
Show 12 past listings
- Stars and Stripes Open — Sun, Nov 1, 2026
- Legion 398 (Closed) — Sat, Oct 31, 2026
- Stars and Stripes Div 5 Open Tourney — Sun, Oct 25, 2026
- Stars and Stripes Open Tourney — Sun, Sep 27, 2026
- Arjays Classic — Sat, Sep 12, 2026
- Michigan Bassholes — Sun, Sep 6, 2026
- Four Flags Bassmasters — Sat, Aug 29, 2026
- KV Bass Busters — Sun, Aug 16, 2026
- Liars — Wed, Aug 12, 2026
- Northwest Indiana Bass Club — Jun 27–28, 2026
- Reel Time Bass Club — Sun, May 31, 2026
- Liars — Wed, May 27, 2026
Saint Joseph River Tournament Questions
- How many fishing tournaments are held on Saint Joseph River?
- 19 are on record here, with 7 still ahead.
- When is tournament season on Saint Joseph River?
- Most listed tournaments fall in August, September and November, usually on Sundays and Saturdays.
- Which ramps do Saint Joseph River tournaments launch from?
- Sources name Benton Harbor, Constantine and Riverview Park.
- Who runs tournaments on Saint Joseph River?
- Liars Bass Fishing League, Casting Couples, Kal-Valley Bass Club and West Michigan Bass, and 7 other organizers.
- What species are Saint Joseph River tournaments for?
- Bass.