river in Michigan, USA
Each spring millions of walleye run the Detroit River, making it one of the world's great walleye fisheries; the urban river also gives up smallmouth bass, white bass, yellow perch and catch-and-release lake sturgeon. Located in the connecting river between Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie at Detroit.
Detroit River is a river in Michigan, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Detroit River can target species including Lake Sturgeon, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, White Bass, and Yellow Perch. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Detroit River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Detroit River. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Detroit River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Detroit River:
Anglers at Detroit River can target species including Lake Sturgeon, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, White Bass, and Yellow Perch. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Detroit River before you cast a line.
Detroit River is a river in Michigan, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.