Michigan
Huron River at Ann Arbor
Current River Rating
Unavailable
Not enough local guidance to rate conditions.
Low confidence
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Timing Outlook
No reliable fishing window is available with the current data.
Why
- Current flow and stage observations are available, but this river does not yet have enough local fishing guidance to assign a rating.
Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 539 CFS
- Gage Height
- 12.78 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 04174500 · Direct monitoring location
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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
68°F
Feels like
73°F
Wind
4 mph SE
Wind gust
12 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.14 in
Last 24 hours
0.37 in
Last 48 hours
0.39 in
Some recent rainfall may begin influencing river conditions.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 68°F
Chance 15%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 68°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 71°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 4 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 74°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 8 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 68°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Showers
High 75°F / Low 63°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.18 in
Max gust 20 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 74°F / Low 57°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 58°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 84°F / Low 56°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Huron River at Ann Arbor, Michigan. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00060, 00065).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Huron River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
The Huron at Ann Arbor is the Washtenaw County Huron River fishing reach at the USGS downtown / Argo corridor pin. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 04174500 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from Mill Creek near Dexter 04173500. This is a mixed warmwater Lake Erie tributary, not an Au Sable trout identity. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR Huron River Ann Arbor smallmouth. USGS 04174500. Not Mill Creek 04173500.
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR Huron River catfish.
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR Huron River pike in impoundments and slower water.
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR Huron River walleye where present.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Impounded urban-wild Huron River in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, draining toward Lake Erie, distinct from Mill Creek 04173500.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by MDNR and City of Ann Arbor / Washtenaw parks along the Huron. Catalog coordinates are USGS 04174500. Portage and dam hazards apply.
Stocking information
MDNR and local partners manage Huron River warmwater fisheries. Confirm current official stocking separately.
Official sources
MDNR Huron River / Washtenaw warmwater and any trout-stream exceptions change by reach. Distinct from Mill Creek 04173500. Confirm current MDNR Fishing Regulations.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Popper-style surface flyGeneral warmwater surface family. Not an insect Hatch event.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral warmwater streamer family. Not a baitfish Hatch event.
- Crayfish-style flyGeneral subsurface family. Crayfish forage is not a Hatch insect.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Washtenaw, Michigan
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Washtenaw
Management Category
Mixed warmwater Great Lakes tributary
Regulation Scope
Huron River at Ann Arbor
Regulation Summary
Huron at Ann Arbor: MDNR Huron River rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
smallmouth-bass, northern-pike, channel-catfish, walleye
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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