Lake Huron is the 2nd largest
of the Great Lakes and the 3rd
largest fresh water lake in the
world. Lake Huron has a
surface area of 23,010 square
miles and an average depth of
195 feet, with a maximum depth
of 750 feet. Lake Huron
has the longest shoreline of the
Great Lakes, counting the
shoreline of it's 30,000 +
islands.
Nearly 90 fish species have been
discovered in Lake Huron. Lake
Huron features world class fresh
water fishing for Salmon,
Steelhead, Lake Trout and
Walleye. Other common
species in Lake Huron include:
Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass,
Rock Bass, Yellow Perch, and
Lake Whitefish.
Lake Huron walleye fishing is
good for most of the year but it
really turns on during the
summer. When the water
temperatures increase, the fish
will move deep. Try rigging to
run deepwater crankbaits around
the islands and sunken reefs and
inlets that run into deep water.
The fish will often hold to
these areas and will be on the
move in transition to these
areas.
Lake Huron chinook salmon are
often caught in the big waters
by trolling plugs, spoons and
flashers. The fish typically
dine on smelt and alewife and
have been known to gorge
themselves when the opportunity
presents itself. Lake Huron
salmon fishing often sees
Chinook over 30 pounds caught
every season.
In the late spring and summer,
Coho are caught in the big
waters typically looking for
smelt or alewives. Again plugs
and spoons are among the most
popular strategies. Often Coho
are found in 20 to 40 feet in
Lake Huron this time of year.
Like the Chinook, big water
fishing is best in the spring
and early summer.

