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Saint Joseph River

Indiana, United States

4.0Β·331 catches

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Saint Joseph River fishing reports

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White crappie

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16 days ago

Smallmouth bass

19 in Β· 4 lb

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21 days ago

Channel catfish

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21 days ago

Largemouth bass

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29 days ago

Black crappie

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General info

Saint Joseph River is a water located in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States. It is also intersecting with Allen County, Indiana and Defiance County, Ohio. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, and White crappie.

Location

41Β°19β€²59.1β€³N 84Β°51β€²15.9β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Saint Joseph River, IN

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 Indiana 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 13, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

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Fort Wayne

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Angola

22.8 miles away

Defiance

25.6 miles away

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42.5 miles away

Coldwater

43.0 miles away

Sturgis

43.4 miles away

Huntington

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Warsaw

51.8 miles away

Goshen

53.2 miles away

Celina

55.9 miles away

Lima

56.3 miles away

Adrian

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Elkhart

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Portage

70.9 miles away

Mishawaka

71.9 miles away

Granger

71.9 miles away

Peru

75.0 miles away

Kalamazoo

75.2 miles away

Plymouth

76.0 miles away

South Bend

77.0 miles away

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FAQ about Saint Joseph River fishing

Saint Joseph River is a water located in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States. It is also intersecting with Allen County, Indiana and Defiance County, Ohio. Its coordinates are:
41Β°19β€²59.1β€³N 84Β°51β€²15.9β€³W
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