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Galien River

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Michigan, United States

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Freshwater drum

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Rock bass

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Largemouth bass

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Freshwater drum

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General info

Galien River is a stream located in Berrien County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Rock bass, and Northern pike.

Location

41°50′6.6″N 86°37′27.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Galien River, MI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Michigan can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Michigan City

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21.3 miles away

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21.4 miles away

North Liberty

23.2 miles away

Wellsboro

24.4 miles away

South Center

24.8 miles away

Westville

25.1 miles away

Mishawaka

26.1 miles away

Granger

26.1 miles away

Edwardsburg

28.0 miles away

Dowagiac

28.2 miles away

Coloma

29.2 miles away

Paw Paw Lake

31.5 miles away

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FAQ about Galien River fishing

the Galien River is a stream located in Berrien County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°50′6.6″N 86°37′27.8″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Galien River by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
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Fishing in Michigan requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident, non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination licenses, available online or at licensed agents.

In Michigan, no fishing license is required for anglers under 17 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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