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Indiana · Unknown Co.

Saint Joseph River - South Bend

· 77 mi · Class
Optimal: 225–650 CFS · USGS #05524500
Water temp: 70°F
428 avg
204CFS
7.56 ft gauge height
Below Optimal
Stable
Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 428 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #05524500
Designated Water Trail · State

About

Few rivers in Indiana have had more historical significance than the St., Joseph. Interestingly, the river is also said to be the hardest worker in the state. The St. Joseph is really only a visitor to Indiana. It rises near Hillsdale, Michigan, flows across half of that State, dips into Indiana and flows back into Michigan to complete its 210-mile journey to Lake Michigan. Approximately 42 miles are spent in Indiana but Hoosiers have never hesitated to reap all the benefits they could from this river. In our state alone there are 4 dams on the river. (Indiana DNR Canoeing Guide)

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
Moon overhead
9:14 AM
Moonrise
1:39 PM
Moonset
4:49 AM
Moon underfoot
9:14 PM
Next full moon: May 3111 days
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Data Quality

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