Fishing Lake Huron

Chippewa County, Michigan · 750 ft max depth

Fish Species

Atlantic salmonBrown troutCoho salmonLake herringLake troutRainbow troutSplakeWalleye

DNR Fish Stocking

Walleye: 1,222,875 totalLake herring: 1,056,271 totalLake trout: 873,203 totalCoho salmon: 797,374 totalRainbow trout: 716,569 totalAtlantic salmon: 301,885 totalSplake: 190,929 totalBrown trout: 8,025 total
DateSpeciesStrainNumberAvg Length
9/28/2023 Coho salmon Michigan 99,985 4.06"
9/26/2023 Coho salmon Michigan 99,998 4.13"
9/25/2023 Coho salmon Michigan 99,999 4.13"
6/19/2023 Walleye St. Marys River 123,896 1.77"
6/5/2023 Lake trout Big (Parry) Sound 35,656 6.38"
6/28/2021 Lake herring — 77,202 3.19"
6/23/2021 Lake herring — 152,419 2.44"
6/21/2021 Lake herring — 75,021 2.87"
6/18/2021 Lake herring — 153,008 2.72"
6/23/2020 Walleye St. Marys River 78,545 2"

Source: Michigan DNR Fish Stocking Database

Ice Fishing

The open lake does not reliably freeze due to its depth (750 feet max) and enormous fetch. Protected bays and harbors in northern areas can develop ice, but conditions are highly variable and dangerous. Saginaw Bay in the southern portion is the major ice fishing destination. Never venture onto Great Lakes ice without current local reports and proper safety gear.

Fishing Tournaments & Competitions

Check for upcoming registered bass, walleye, and muskellunge tournaments on Lake Huron.

🏆 MI Tournament SearchDNR Fishing Tournament Information System 🎣 Tournament CalendarAmerican Fishing Contests — Lake Huron

Michigan Fishing Resources

🐟 Master Angler ProgramTrophy catch records & map — apply for your patch 📋 Michigan Fishing Regulations2025–2026 season dates, size & possession limits 📍 DNR Where to FishSpecies-specific locations & family fishing waters ⚠️ Eat Safe Fish GuidePFAS & contaminant advisories for Michigan waters

Data: Michigan DNR · ← Back to Lake Huron Guide

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