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Fishing Huron River: what the data says
Hudson Mills through Ann Arbor to Ypsilanti. southeast Michigan's smallmouth float. The river tops out around 7 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Smallmouth Bass fishing at Huron River
Spring smallmouth bass on Huron River hold shallow, usually 2 to 7 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 7 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 7 ft. The spot to know is Inside bend (mile 19.5), a point in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for smallmouth bass in fall. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 7 ft | dawn & dusk | Ned rig, Tube jig |
| Summer | 2 to 7 ft | dawn & dusk | Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig |
| Fall | 2 to 7 ft | midday & dawn | Jerkbait, Blade bait |
| Winter | 2 to 7 ft | midday | Blade bait, Hair jig |
Channel Catfish fishing at Huron River
Spring channel catfish on Huron River hold shallow, usually 2 to 7 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 7 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 7 ft. The spot to know is Outside-bend hole (mile 0.6), a creek channel in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for channel catfish in summer. Plan around after dark and the evening in the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 7 ft | dusk | |
| Summer | 2 to 7 ft | night & dusk | |
| Fall | 2 to 7 ft | dusk | |
| Winter | 2 to 7 ft | midday |
Rock Bass fishing at Huron River
In spring, rock bass run shallow here, mostly 1 to 7 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 7 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 7 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Inside bend (mile 19.5): a point around 5 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is the evening. Summer baits: a ned rig (small) or a marabou jig gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 7 ft | midday & dawn | 1/16 oz jig + grub, Small inline spinner |
| Summer | 2 to 7 ft | dusk | Ned rig (small), Marabou jig |
| Fall | 2 to 7 ft | midday | Small tube jig, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 7 ft | midday | Tungsten jig + plastic, Small spoon + spike |
White Perch fishing at Huron River
In spring, white perch run shallow here, mostly 2 to 7 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 7 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 7 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Flook Dam tailrace: a dam tailrace around 6 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is early morning. Summer baits: a small spinner rig drifted or a 1/8 oz jigging spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 7 ft | dusk | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner (silver) |
| Summer | 2 to 7 ft | dawn | Small spinner rig drifted, 1/8 oz jigging spoon |
| Fall | 2 to 7 ft | midday | Jigging spoon (small), Blade bait |
| Winter | 2 to 7 ft | dusk | Small rattle spoon, Tungsten + spikes |
Notable structure
- Flook Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 6 ft
- Peninsular Paper Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 6 ft
- Geddes Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 6 ft
- Superior Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 6 ft
- Argo Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 6 ft
- Barton Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 6 ft
- Lowhead weir tailrace: dam tailrace, around 6 ft
- Lowhead weir tailrace: dam tailrace, around 6 ft
- Lowhead weir tailrace: dam tailrace, around 6 ft
- Lowhead weir tailrace: dam tailrace, around 6 ft
- Lowhead weir tailrace: dam tailrace, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 0.6): creek channel, around 5 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 2.8): creek channel, around 5 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 7.4): creek channel, around 5 ft
Common questions
How deep is Huron River?
Huron River is about 7 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Huron River?
Anglers target smallmouth bass, channel catfish, rock bass, white perch on Huron River.
Where is the best fishing spot on Huron River?
Inside bend (mile 19.5) is the top-rated area: a point in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for smallmouth bass in fall. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Huron River?
For smallmouth bass, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Barton Pond · Whitmore Lake · Geddes Pond · Strawberry Lake · Ore Lake · Zukey Lake
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