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    Fish Ladders & Weirs

    • What is a Fish Ladder and Weir? Fish ladders aid fish in their migration upstream to spawn.

    • St. Joseph River Project This cooperative effort between states and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service has expanded trout and salmon fishing opportunies on the St.Joseph River.

    • St. Joseph River Fish Passage Data PDF icon

    • St. Joseph River Fish Stocking Summaries PDF icon

    • St. Joseph River Creel Summaries Creel summaries by year, site and species

    • Fish Cam The St. Joseph River fish cam is no longer in operation.


    Fish Ladders in Michigan

    • Berrien Springs Fish Ladder The Berrien Springs fish ladder is located approximately 23 miles upriver from Lake Michigan.

    • Buchanan Fish Ladder The Buchanan Dam is located approximately 33 miles upriver from Lake Michigan.

    • Niles Fish Ladder Niles Fishladder is located approximately 42 miles upriver of Lake Michigan.

    • South Bend Fish Ladder Competed in 1988, this vertical slot ladder is located approximately 56 miles upriver of Lake Michigan.

    • The Mishawaka Fish Ladder The Mishawaka fish ladder is located approximately 60 miles upriver of Lake Michigan.


    Weirs in Michigan

    • Little Manistee Weir Egg-take


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