Detroit River is a fishing water in Wayne County, Michigan (Lake Erie management unit).
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Detroit River is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for flathead catfish, bluegill and brown trout.
Moderate activity expected. Midweek mornings are typically quieter.
Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.
Combined bite activity across all 88 species in this lake.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Flathead Catfish | 15" | 5 |
| Bluegill | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Brown Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Channel Catfish | 12" | 10 |
| Largemouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Muskellunge | 42" | 1 per license year (registration required) |
| Rainbow Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Smallmouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Walleye | 15" | 5 |
| Yellow Perch | None | 25 |
| Rock Bass | None | 25 sunfish combined |
* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.
* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.
7 public access sites are listed for Detroit River. Select a launch for details. Details come from the Michigan DNR boating access data and can change, so check posted signs on site. See all Wayne County boat launches.