| Date | Species | Number | Avg. Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9/2022 | Rainbow trout (Michigan) | 8,442 | 6.38" |
| 5/8/2023 | Rainbow trout (Eagle Lake) | 435 | 12.39" |
| 4/9/2024 | Rainbow trout (Michigan) | 18,817 | 7.48" |
| 4/8/2024 | Rainbow trout (Michigan) | 31,231 | 7.48" |
| 4/21/2022 | Rainbow trout (Michigan) | 28,588 | 8.11" |
| 4/16/2025 | Rainbow trout (Michigan) | 17,650 | 7.64" |
| 4/14/2025 | Rainbow trout (Michigan) | 32,135 | 7.76" |
| 4/14/2022 | Rainbow trout (Michigan) | 27,640 | 8.03" |
| 4/13/2023 | Rainbow trout (Michigan) | 27,558 | 7.48" |
| 4/10/2023 | Rainbow trout (Michigan) | 28,237 | 7.52" |
The Huron River originates from Huron Swamp in northern Oakland County and flows 130 miles southeast through Livingston, Washtenaw, Wayne, and Monroe counties before emptying into Lake Erie. In Livingston County, the river passes through Island Lake State Recreation Area, where impoundments create wider, lake-like sections. Downstream, the river flows through Dexter, Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and the Belleville Lake impoundment before reaching Lake Erie between Wayne and Monroe counties.
Can you launch a motorboat on the Huron River in Livingston County?
Is the Huron River good for kayaking?
How deep is the Huron River at Island Lake?
Can you swim in the Huron River at Island Lake?
Where does the Huron River flow?
Is there a fee to launch on the Huron River in Livingston County?
Are there campgrounds near the Huron River in Livingston County?
Can you fish on the Huron River in Livingston County?
Can you paddle upstream on the Huron River?
The Huron River is a 130-mile river flowing from Oakland County's Huron Swamp southeast through Livingston County and onward through Dexter, Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Belleville, Flat Rock, and Rockwood before emptying into Lake Erie. In Livingston County, the river passes through Island Lake State Recreation Area, where it widens into impoundments and connects to several small lakes — the experience here is more "lake paddling" than river running, with a 10 mph speed limit that keeps things calm for kayakers, paddleboarders, and canoes.
Five launches serve this stretch, ranging from full cement ramps capable of handling multiple boats to kayak-only put-ins along the bank. The water is shallow — reviewers report about 20 feet max in the Island Lake impoundment — and relatively clear. This is primarily a paddling and family recreation destination rather than a big-boat fishing lake. Kayak, paddleboard, and paddleboat rentals are available in the recreation area, and the surrounding parks offer hiking, biking, and nature trails. The 4.7 Google rating across 1,300+ reviews reflects well-maintained facilities and a reliably pleasant experience.