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Fishing in Detroit, MI

Michigan, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These Detroit spots deliver

Top fish species in Detroit

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Bluegill
Bluegill
Rock bass
Rock bass

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Largemouth bass

Detroit River (MI)

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Largemouth bass

Detroit River (MI)

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Largemouth bass

Pontiac Lake

18 in · 3 lb 2 oz

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Largemouth bass

14 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

Detroit River (MI)

18 in · 3 lb

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Smallmouth bass

Huron River

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Smallmouth bass

Huron River

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Largemouth bass

22 in · 3 lb

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Pumpkinseed

9 in · 1 lb

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Pumpkinseed

9 in · 6 oz

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About Detroit fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Detroit, Michigan. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 41,673 catches for Largemouth bass, 11,896 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 8,360 catches for Northern pike.

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FAQ about Detroit fishing

Anglers in Detroit, MI recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Saint Clair (MI), Detroit River (MI), Meadow Lake, River Rouge, and Blossom Heath.
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7.0 miles away

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7.5 miles away

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8.5 miles away

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8.6 miles away

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8.9 miles away

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9.0 miles away

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9.0 miles away

Harper Woods

9.6 miles away

Eastpointe

9.8 miles away

Dearborn Heights

10.0 miles away

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10.2 miles away

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10.3 miles away

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10.5 miles away

Clawson

10.9 miles away

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11.0 miles away

Roseville

12.0 miles away

Wyandotte

12.2 miles away

Inkster

12.5 miles away

Birmingham

12.6 miles away

Garden City

12.9 miles away

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12.9 miles away