Michigan
Huron River at Ann Arbor
Location Snapshot
Huron River at Ann Arbor is a southeast Michigan mainstem fishery running through the Ann Arbor corridor, distinct from nearby tributaries and impoundments. Smallmouth bass are the primary supported target, with northern pike, channel catfish, and walleye creating a varied warmwater river fishery.
Current River Rating
Unavailable
Not enough local guidance to rate conditions.
Low confidence
Should I Go?
Not Enough Data
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
- 222 CFS
- Gage Height
- 12.13 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 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
38°F
Feels like
33°F
Wind
4 mph N
Wind gust
6 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 7:30 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 8 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 12 PM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 4 PM
Clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 4 AM
Fog
Temp 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Fog
High 67°F / Low 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Fog
High 66°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 68°F / Low 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 67°F / Low 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 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
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
The Huron River at Ann Arbor is in the system that runs through Washtenaw County to Lake Erie.
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
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Official sources
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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