The michigan dnr fishing page is a good place to start for finding detail from the state on specific fishing spots with restrictions on seasons and equipment. Premier angling guide service offers guided fly fishing trips for salmon, steelhead and smallmouth bass in northern michigan. Michigans least appreciated steelhead stream by robert. Fly fishing on the huron river is becoming increasingly popular.
Fly fishing for salmon and steelhead of the great lakes is the first book to present a complete panorama of fly fishing strategies for locating, hooking, and landing the migrant salmon and steelhead of the great lakes tributaries. April 21st john with beautiful au sable river steelhead. The focal point for steelhead on the huron is in the town of flat rock. Except for streams in the michigan wisconsin boundary waters, any other inland stream not classified by type is open for the entire year with an 8inch minimum size limit and a 5 fish daily possession. Huron river not as plentiful as other steelhead spots, but its a wellkept secret. The huron river fishes best when the river is flowing between 150250 cfs. Favorite time of year is a september evening with the hex and ephron on the water. Overall detroit river is slow still but we ares still. Huron river is tributary of lake erie that receives a spring run of stray little manistee steelhead. Published quarterly by the huron river watershed council. Feb 28, 2020 current fly fishing reports and conditions for huron river in michigan.
This guide gives anglers a chance to understand michigans fish migrations, when to fish, and what rivers at a given time. Find out where the action is, what the water conditions are and everything you need. When nick isnt on the river fishing he enjoys taking clients bird hunting accompanied by his two bird dogs sage and ruffy. Michigans least appreciated steelhead stream by robert gwizdz. Lower huron steelhead fishing michigan sportsman online.
Tips and insight for fishing on the mighty huron river and northern trout streams. Rockwood start naming michigans best steelhead streams and theres a good. The huron river system flows through the southeast michigan counties of oakland, ingham, livingston, washtenaw, monroe and wayne. Overall detroit river is slow still but we ares still early.
Im new to fishing the huron in huroc park or anywhere in the huron, but ive been following other conversation and spent the better part of 2 12 days there and talked to other fisherman and locals, plus a bait shop, unfortuantely not little dipper, but from what ive been told and heard is that the steelhead arent in the strong run yet, but should be when weather gets cold and nasty and. The huron river is best fished by canoe or kayak, but there are plenty of parks for walk in access as well. West michigan angler is a year round guide service that specializes in fishing for trout, steelhead, salmon, smallmouth bass and other game fish with both fly fishing gear and light spin tackle. Fly fishing for manistee river steelhead is possible from september through april. Dec 26, 2015 huron river a hidden gem for steelhead. On top of steelhead, many other species can be targeted on the huron river throughout the year. The lake superior steelhead average 36 lbs of pure. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including northern pike, walleye, perch, breambluegill, brown trout, rock bass, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, carp and catfish here. You will fish with guide and captain tom who is a local guide and knows the waters of this ri. Finally, a book that shares the whole truth on great lakes fly fishing techniques with refreshing honesty. Au sable river, betsie river, rifle river, manistee river. Steelhead caught here range from 2 to 10 pounds or larger. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including northern pike, walleye, perch, breambluegill, brown trout, rock bass, smallmouth bass.
They include northern pike, largemouth bass and walleye. Carp are incredibly strong fish and they require stout tackle to bring them to hand. While there are no native steelhead to lake huron, theres an abundance of wild populations that thrive in this clear, clean great lake. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including breambluegill, rainbow trout, carp, walleye, catfish, brown trout, crappie and smallmouth bass here. From the pocketwater fast moving streams of lake superior to the larger watersheds of lake michigan, our steelhead are a very unique fish. Northern michigan fly fishing orvis endorsed trout. Starting in southeast michigan, both the huron and clinton rivers are good winter steelhead streams. Been fishing steelhead around the great lakes for many years and the author knows what he is talking about i especially like how he pointed mark out from honor, michigan who fished the mouth of the platte a lot and i had a friend who always said that guide mark caught fish, always. The book, fly fishers huron river is no longer in print, but im working on a second edition.
Nov 20, 2014 huron river geddes pond steelhead were caught up near the golf course and a couple walleye were taken down near the mouth. Michigan spring steelhead fishing book your spring steelhead fishing trip today. Try fishing around the deep hole, the points, the bridge on the north end of the lake, and weedlines. Lower huron steelhead fishing discussion in south east michigan streams and rivers started by huronman, sep 9, 2009. Currently mixture of dropbacks and some bright chrome steelhead in the river now. Dec 17, 2008 very good book which i am still reading. The huron river responds quickly to rain events and typically takes 2 to 3 days to clear and return to normal flow levels following a rain event. Get the latest up to date fly fishing report for smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, bluegill, northern pike, muskie, walleye and steelhead fishing in huron river with the top producing flies and recommended equipment to get you into fish. A section of the huron river in livingston county, michigan. The manistee river, or the big river as known in these parts of the country, is an awesome river to fish for steelhead and salmon. General trout and salmon regulations for streams not classified by type or gear restricted listed on pages 4043 of the michigan fishing guide.
Southeast michigan rivers the huron and clinton rivers stand out as top winter steelhead streams in michigan s most populous region. Tips and insight for fishing on the mighty huron river and northern. The last stretch of the ausable from foote dam to lake huron is most famous for its great steelhead and salmon fishing. The huron river is a milelong 210 km river in southeastern michigan, rising out of the. The michigan portion of lake erie has a large tributary called the huron river that has been receiving successful plantings of little manistee strain steelhead by the michigan dnr, averaging about 60,000 since 1998 65, 959 in 2008. Southeast michigan rivers the huron and clinton rivers stand out as top winter steelhead streams in michigans most populous region. Their love of river fishing and the huron brought about awareness of. Waters we fish schultz outfitters southeast michigan fly. A fly fishing trip to michigan isnt complete without visiting the au sable river system. They have a decent trout population, and the clinton gets a decent spring steelhead run, but the huron river offers world class smallmouth fishing, and throws in some winterspring steelhead in the lower sections.
Someone at work has been telling me about steelhead fishing in the huron, said he has caught a few out of there and he has seen a lot of people fishing for them there. Locally, it is commonly called the big huron river to distinguish it from the nearby little huron river. In addition to thirteen parks, game areas, and recreation areas, the river passes through the cities of dexter, ann arbor, ypsilanti, belleville, flat rock. Michigan tributary maps huron river steelhead alley online fishing licenses. Apr 27, 2011 in this video i am fighting about an 8 pound steelhead on the huron river. Oct 17, 2016 on top of steelhead, many other species can be targeted on the huron river throughout the year. Mike schultz has served as a catalyst to grow a vibrant community of small. These active fighters leap, make blazing fast runs, and will strike savagely even in cool springtime waters putting smiles on anglers faces with every bite. Waters we fish schultz outfitters southeast michigan. Spring is an exciting time to go fishing in michigan steelhead, bass, cisco, lake trout, brown trout, walleye, and perch are all available in abundance in our rivers and lakes. It is open to winter steelhead fishing from graves crossing down to its mouth. Steelhead fishing in the ohios huron river is best in the spring.
The pristine waters of lake huron are sure to provide the excitement of world class fresh water fishing for steelhead, yellow perch, walleye, chinook king, atlantic salmon and many other freshwater species. Huron river ohio steelhead fishing map diy fly fishing. You have to drive back through a small subdivision to get to it. Ric lawson 07062018 fly fishing follow the huron river water trail to adventure. Like the ohio steelhead tributaries, it is primarily a late winterearly spring fishery. Fly fishing the manistee river in this section is excellent for trout with trophy size fish fairly common. Except for streams in the michiganwisconsin boundary waters, any other inland stream not classified by type is open for the entire year with an 8inch minimum size limit and a 5 fish daily possession. As mentioned previously, not too far away, the clinton river provides additional options for targeting steelhead in.
Another much larger huron river is in southeast michigan. Heavy rains should keep bringing more in from lake huron. Michigan spring fishing trips northern michigan fishing guides. The huron river is a milelong 210 km river in southeastern michigan, rising out of the huron swamp in springfield township in northern oakland county and flowing into lake erie on the boundary between wayne county and monroe county.
The huron offers great fishing opportunities for smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, catfish and carp throughout much of the river system. These fish head out to lake erie to grow and mature and then return to the river to spawn. The huron river fly fishing club is putting up new signs along the river. The huron river is located just minutes from metro detroit, and is truly a gem of a smallmouth stream. March, april and september through december being prime time. Try fishing a stretch of the hurons productive waters i love to explore. Michigan spring steelhead fishing sport fish michigan. Schultz outfitters is the only full time fly fishing guide service working the entire huron river watershed. Waters are very high but is in great shape for steelhead fishing. Each year, the dnr stocks approximately 60,000 steelhead smolts in the huron river between the flatrock dam and lake erie. Watch for bald eagles and the endangered kirtlands warbler. The stretches below belleville dam to the mouth at lake erie also offer anglers the opportunity for steelhead, muskie and walleye.
Fly fishing for salmon and steelhead of the great lakes. Mar 02, 2015 while there are no native steelhead to lake huron, theres an abundance of wild populations that thrive in this clear, clean great lake. This guide gives anglers a chance to understand michigan s fish migrations, when to fish, and what rivers at a given time. The very popular rivers huron, muskegon, and rogue. Huron river the huron river is located just minutes from metro detroit, and is truly a gem of a smallmouth stream. Check out over 81 recent lake huron fishing reports posted by pro anglers. The huron river is easily accessible to millions of folks but isnt fly fished as.
There is a lowhead dam here that temporarily concentrates the fish. Schultz outfitters is the only full time fly fishing guide service working the entire huron river. The paint creek and clinton river are pretty good too. Lake gets some props with fair to good largemouth bass fishing, too. More detailed information on fly fishing for great lakes steelhead can be found in john nagys classic book steelhead guide, fly fishing techniques and strategies for lake erie steelhead. Michigan spring fishing trips northern michigan fishing. Subscribe contact us help newsletters staff directory apps. And thats how we started, floating slowly downstream. In this video i am fighting about an 8 pound steelhead on the huron river. Tips and insight for fishing on the mighty huron river and. If the clean water rule is rolled back and repealed by the us epa, michigan will be under even. Spring is a great time to target steelhead in michigan.
The lower end gets pretty slow so bobber fishing from shore would be your best bet. Steelhead will be scattered, but you are likely to have the river to yourself. Flowing 125 miles from its origin in oakland county, to the. By the 1880s, the huron river was considered peculiar among the rivers in the. Flowing 125 miles from its origin in oakland county, to the mouth at lake erie, the huron is a varied and productive fishery. Report courtesy of michigan department of natural resources. Current fly fishing reports and conditions for huron river in michigan. Planning ahead fishing the home waters huron river watershed. Huron river a hidden gem for steelhead lansing state journal. Fly fishing archives huron river watershed council. Ausable steelhead are in the river 8 months of the year.
This article has 11 of the best places to fly fish in michigan plus maps and. Huron river ohio discussion in steelhead talk started by yonderfishin, apr 20, 2010. Premier angling guide service trout, bass, salmon fishing. Most of the action on the huron occurs from flat rock down to its mouth when cold weather doesnt have the river iced over. When to fish michigan steelhead steelhead salmon guide. The manistee river has great runs of steelhead through the fall and winter. The huron river is best fished by canoe or kayak, but there are. But below the dam at flat rockand now, thanks to a fish ladder completed in 1997, upstream from there roughly 16 miles all the way to belleville damthe huron offers steelhead fishing within an easy drive of half of michigan s population.
West michigan angler is a year round guide service that specializes in fishing for trout, steelhead, salmon, smallmouth bass and other game fish. You can wade some below the dam in flat rock, but a boat is best for the lower river. The mainstream originates in big lake and the huron swamp northwest of pontiac and flows roughly 125 miles to its mouth in the marshlands of pt. Michigans longest river, flows through the secondlargest city of grand rapids and has a solid run of steelhead. Michigans many great rivers make for a unbelievable fly fishing experience with names like the au sable, manistee, huron muskegon, and rogue. P fly fishing for steelhead in the upper peninsula is quite different from anything you have ever experienced before. North bay charter llc ii invites you for a fishing adventure made for up to 2 anglers on the rivers huron, clinton, st clair, and detroit river in s. When to fish in michigan calendar of rivers, species, and the best times of the year to fish michigan salmon, trout, and steelhead. The manistee river has a special regulation section that is located from michigan m72 downstream to the ccc bridge. The dos and donts of fall steelhead fishing by john nagy. When is the best time to fish the huron river for steelhead. Huron river steelhead casco fishing report fishingbooker. Michigan sportsman online michigan hunting and fishing resource.
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