Detroit River
Wayne County · Michigan
The Detroit River hosts the world-famous spring walleye run, with millions of fish pushing through March-April from Lake Erie to spawn. Also produces giant smallmouth, muskie, and lake sturgeon.
Water Info
- Max Depth
- 50 ft
- River Miles
- 32
- Type
- connecting water
Special Regulations
Walleye slot and seasonal rules - check current DNR regs; lake sturgeon is catch-and-release only in Detroit River.
Species Present
Access Points (6)
- Belanger Parkboat launchBoat Ramp Parking
- Detroit River International Crossing Launch Detroitboat launchBoat Ramp Parking Restroom
- Ecorse Municipal Rampboat launchBoat Ramp Parking Dock
- Riverside Parkboat launchBoat Ramp Parking
- St. Jean/Reids Rampboat launchBoat Ramp Parking
- Wyandotte Municipal Rampboat launchBoat Ramp Parking Dock
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