Fishing Guides in Detroit, Michigan

Browse 3 fishing guides and charters available for booking.

What's Biting in Detroit

8 species reported in the Detroit area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in Detroit, MI

Fishing in Detroit in January

January is a slower stretch for fishing around Detroit — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Detroit in February

1 species is active in and around Detroit in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Detroit's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Detroit in March

7 species are active in and around Detroit in March: Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Perch. Book one of Detroit's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Detroit in April

8 species are active in and around Detroit in April: Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Muskie, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Perch. Book one of Detroit's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Detroit in May

8 species are active in and around Detroit in May: Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Muskie, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Perch. Book one of Detroit's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Detroit in June

8 species are active in and around Detroit in June: Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Muskie, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Perch. Book one of Detroit's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Detroit in July

6 species are active in and around Detroit in July: Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Largemouth Bass, Perch. Book one of Detroit's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Detroit in August

4 species are active in and around Detroit in August: Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Muskie, Perch. Book one of Detroit's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Detroit in September

8 species are active in and around Detroit in September: Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Muskie, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Perch. Book one of Detroit's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Detroit in October

6 species are active in and around Detroit in October: Catfish, Northern Pike, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Perch. Book one of Detroit's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Detroit in November

1 species is active in and around Detroit in November: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Detroit's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Detroit in December

December is a slower stretch for fishing around Detroit — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Detroit

Detroit, Michigan offers various, freshwater fishing with 8 species reported in the area and 3 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, June, September.

Best Months

AprMayJunSep

Water Types

Variousfreshwater

What You Can Catch in Detroit

Walleye

The Detroit River is a walleye haven, especially during the spring migration. Millions of walleye pass through this waterway on their way to spawning grounds in Lake Erie.

Full walleye guide for Detroit

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Fisheries near Detroit

The waters local charters actually fish — each page lists guides, access towns, and top species.

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Types of Fishing in Detroit

Freshwater

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