Fishing
Fishing at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge is managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The 700-foot fishing pier is a great spot to fish in the Detroit River. You might catch smallmouth bass, perch, walleye, and many other species.
Anyone 17 or older needs a state fishing license and must follow state fishing rules. Watch for Eat Safe Fish signs and visit www.michigan.gov/eatsafefish for advice on which fish are safer to eat.
Fishing from the banks at Refuge Gateway or Humbug Marsh is not allowed to protect against erosion and sediment disturbance.
The boat dock is for official use only; public mooring is not allowed.
The waters around the Refuge Gateway and Humbug Marsh units are open for kayaking, canoeing, and boating. An ADA-accessible kayak launch was added to the southeast side of the Refuge Gateway. There are no plans for a power boat launch— the nearest one is at Elizabeth Park marina on Grosse Ile Parkway.
Fishing on the Detroit River
Fishing at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge is managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The 700-foot fishing pier is a great spot to fish in the Detroit River. You might catch smallmouth bass, perch, walleye, and many other species.
