Michigan is home to many different destinations to fish on Lake Huron. Saginaw Bay gets the most attention, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some really good fishing destinations to consider in the other parts of Lake Huron in the state of Michigan. Some of the destinations listed below will be areas where anglers mostly fish on Lake Huron’s waters. However, some of these destinations have very good fishing on the area lakes and rivers nearby, so you have the option to fish Lake Huron, but if it is too windy, you can easily find some great places to fish nearby.
| Alpena, MI | Oscoda, MI |
| Cheboygan, MI | Presque Isle, MI |
| Drummond Island | Rogers City, MI |
| Harrisville, MI | Saginaw Bay |
| Les Cheneaux Islands | Sault Ste. Marie |
| Mackinaw City, MI | Tawas City, MI |
Alpena, MI
Alpena is a smaller city in the northern part of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. It’s an important city in this part of the state as it serves as the commercial hub to this part of the state. Sitting on the shores of Thunder Bay, this area has some fishing charters available and plenty to do if you like getting outside and enjoying the outdoors.
Cheboygan, MI
Cheboygan is a city located at the mouth of the Cheboygan River on Lake Huron. Where the Cheboygan River and Lake Huron connect sits a community far and away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Located on the picturesque Straits of Mackinac, Cheboygan is the gateway to the famous “Inland Waterway” – a navigable series of waterways encompassing three rivers and three lakes and 42 miles of inland boating pleasure. From the mouth of the Cheboygan River into Lake Huron, you are a leisurely boat ride away from Bois Blanc Island and Mackinac Island. It’s a beautiful area known for its outdoor recreation.
Drummond Island
Drummond Island is very unique island in the Upper Peninsula. This island is home to one of the largest closed loop trail systems for off road – ATV / ORV exploration in the United States. If you like the outdoors, you will find plenty to do around the island. Combine that with some great food, excellent fishing and numerous places to stay and you can see why people enjoy coming to Drummond Island. Anglers fish for salmon, trout, perch, northern pike, smallmouth bass, whitefish and other species of fish in the waters that surround Drummond Island.
Harrisville, MI
Harrisville is a small city with a population around 500 people only. It is located on the shores of Lake Huron. The area park, harbor and beaches makes this a nice area to visit. The fishing is very good out on the lake as many boats use this harbor to launch their boats.
Les Cheneaux Islands
The Les Cheneaux Islands are home to the villages of Cedarville and Hessel. Located on the shores of Lake Huron and close to lakes Michigan and Superior, this area has great fishing, miles of beaches, small town charm and much more. This area gives anglers so many options with all of the water that is here. Fish the many channels or open water for salmon, trout, perch, northern pike, smallmouth bass, whitefish and other species of fish.
Mackinaw City, MI
Mackinaw City is located on the “Straits of Mackinac.” The Mackinaw Area offers an abundance of things to do for the entire family. This is a beautiful area and a popular summer vacation destination for many families.
Oscoda, MI
Oscoda is a small, unincorporated community with a population of around 1,000 people. It is located at the mouth of the Au Sable River along Lake Huron. The fishing is good on the lake and in the river. The river is known for its excellent steelhead runs, but you can catch salmon and other trout as well.
Presque Isle, MI
Presque Isle is a small city located on the shores of Lake Huron in Presque Isle County, Michigan. This area is known for its outdoor recreation. The population of the county is around 13,000 people, so this is not a big tourism destination, but you can definitely find plenty of amenities to make your vacation a good one. If you’re looking to find some place to fish away from other boaters, you can definitely find that in this area as well.
Anglers have quite a few options in the area. There are some very good inland lakes to fish for a variety of fish to go along with some good salmon and trout fishing on Lake Huron. The inland lakes are known for their smallmouth bass fishing, but you can also catch walleye, northern pike, panfish and more.
Rogers City, MI
Rogers City is a small city in Presque Isle County, Michigan. The city is located on Lake Huron and it is known for 2 salmon fishing tournaments. The area is popular for its state parks, miles of clean beaches and its excellent fishing. Anglers fish the area waters for salmon, trout and more.
Saginaw Bay
Saginaw Bay is a bay within Lake Huron located on the eastern side of Michigan. It forms the space between Michigan’s Thumb region and the rest of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Saginaw Bay is a large, shallow bay covering more than 1,100 square miles. It is one of the most popular bodies of water in the U.S. to fish for walleye. The bay consists of two bays; the inner bay and the outer bay. The inner bay has a lot of good fishing spots and is home to some outstanding walleye fishing.
Sault Ste. Marie
Sault Ste. Marie is a city that lies on the northeastern end of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on the Canadian border and it is separated from its twin city of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, by the St. Marys River. The population was 14,144 at the 2010 census, making it the second most populous city in the Upper Peninsula. This area has a diverse fishery with salmon, trout, walleye, northern pike, muskie, smallmouth bass and other species available too.
Tawas City, MI
Tawas City is a small city in Iosco County, Michigan. It is located on Tawas Bay of Lake Huron. This area is off the beaten path a little, so do not expect to find large crowds in this area. People enjoy the area beaches and water for a variety of recreational activities. Anglers fish the waters of the bay and out in Lake Huron for salmon, walleye and trout.