Fishing Au Sable River
Oscoda County, Michigan
Fish Species
DNR Fish Stocking
| Date | Species | Strain | Number | Avg Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/21/2023 | Walleye | Muskegon | 80,448 | 1.8" |
| 5/5/2022 | Coho salmon | Michigan | 28,650 | 5.43" |
| 5/5/2022 | Coho salmon | Michigan | 28,700 | 5.43" |
| 5/5/2022 | Brown trout | Sturgeon River | 6,000 | 4.87" |
| 5/6/2021 | Brown trout | Sturgeon River | 6,000 | 4.44" |
| 5/6/2021 | Brown trout | Sturgeon River | 6,000 | 4.44" |
| 5/6/2021 | Brown trout | Sturgeon River | 6,000 | 4.44" |
| 5/6/2021 | Brown trout | Sturgeon River | 6,000 | 4.44" |
| 5/6/2021 | Brown trout | Sturgeon River | 6,000 | 4.44" |
| 5/6/2021 | Brown trout | Sturgeon River | 5,998 | 4.44" |
Source: Michigan DNR Fish Stocking Database
Ice Fishing
The Au Sable is a flowing river, so ice conditions are highly variable and unreliable. Some of the dam impoundments like Mio Pond may freeze enough for ice fishing in cold winters, but moving river sections remain open or develop dangerously thin ice. Always check local conditions and exercise extreme caution.
Fishing Tournaments & Competitions
Check for upcoming registered bass, walleye, and muskellunge tournaments on Au Sable River.
Michigan Fishing Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in the Au Sable River?
The Au Sable is one of Michigan's top trout streams. The upper river holds brown trout, rainbow trout, and brook trout year-round. Lower sections below the dams also hold walleye, smallmouth bass, and panfish. Fishing regulations vary significantly by river section — check the DNR regulations carefully, as some stretches are flies-only or catch-and-release.
Data: Michigan DNR · ← Back to Au Sable River Guide
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