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Huron River (ann Arbor Reach)
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Huron River (ann Arbor Reach), by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
2 species with advisories · contaminants: PFOS
Michigan also has statewide guidance
Michigan publishes rules that apply to rivers across the state — 16 recommendations covering 8 species — in addition to anything listed for Huron River (ann Arbor Reach) below.
Strictest statewide rule: Channel Catfish — For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: do not eat due to elevated PCB.
What's safe to eat from Huron River (ann Arbor Reach)
Rock Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Do not eat due to elevated PFOS. |
| Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 | For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: do not eat due to elevated PFOS. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-02-15
Smallmouth Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Do not eat due to elevated PFOS. |
| Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 | For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: do not eat due to elevated PFOS. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-02-15
Is it legal to keep?
These are Michigan's statewide limits — a water-specific rule may override them. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 15" min | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Northern Pike | 24" min | 2 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Muskellunge | 42" min | 1 | 06-01 – 03-15 | Same as open |
| Largemouth Bass | 14" min | 5 | Year-round | 05-24 – 12-31 |
| Smallmouth Bass | 14" min | 5 | Year-round | 05-24 – 12-31 |
| Bluegill | — | 25 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Black Crappie | — | 25 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Yellow Perch | — | 25 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Channel Catfish | — | 10 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Lake Trout | — | 3 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Michigan — Michigan DNR
Getting on the water
- Boat ramp boat ramp 0.6 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 0.7 mi Directions
- Kayak Launch boat ramp 1.1 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 1.2 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 1.5 mi Directions
- Canoe / kayak launch canoe launch 2.0 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.