Saginaw Bay
Lake Huron's great walleye bay: after alewives collapsed in 2003, wild walleye reproduction surged, stocking ended in 2006 and recovery targets were met in 2009.
Depth & Structure
Shallower and warmer than the main Lake Huron basin (Wikipedia fisheries section); 1,143 sq mi bay. Recreational walleye harvest has ranged from about 150,000 to 350,000 fish a year since recovery. Numeric fishing depth bands were not in the source opened .
Best Lures
Trolled crankbaits and crawler harnesses behind planer boards; jigging in the Saginaw River and inner bay.
Best Baits
Nightcrawler harnesses are the standard trolling bait-rig for bay walleye.
Gear to Bring
Medium trolling rods with line-counter reels, 10-17 lb class line.
Local Tips
['Charity and Little Charity islands in the middle of the bay are noted in the source as excellent fishing grounds.', 'Walleye and yellow perch are the primary sport species; the commercial fishery targets lake whitefish and yellow perch.']
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Related Water
Fish photos: walleye — Wikimedia Commons · yellow perch — Wikimedia Commons
Fishing regulations, seasons and limits change — always check the current rules for this water before you fish. Spot pins are approximate area markers, not launch or access coordinates.