Best fishing near River Rouge

9 fishing spots · 9 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near River Rouge, Michigan — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 9 of 9 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Maybury Pond
#1 Maybury Pond Good
22.7 mi away
· Water 65°F · a bit cool· Stained · 35 FNU· Showers · 58°F · 6 mph wind
Maybury Pond is a popular fishing spot in Michigan that offers a variety of fish species, including bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, and black crappie. Nearby activities…
Why 64: live conditions (good)
64Solid
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Carter Lake at Thelma Spencer Park
#2 Carter Lake at Thelma Spencer Park
24.6 mi away
Carter Lake, located within the Thelma Spencer Park Fishing Area in Michigan, is known for its diverse fish population, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and northern…
Why 63: resort size & terrain
63Solid
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Firefighters' Park Lakes
#3 Firefighters' Park Lakes Fair
23.6 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Showers · 57°F · 5 mph wind
Firefighters Park Lakes is a popular fishing destination located in Troy, Michigan. The park features two lakes stocked with bluegill, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, and channel…
Why 54: live conditions (fair)
54Solid
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Washago Pond
#4 Washago Pond Good
16.1 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Showers · 56°F · 8 mph wind
Washago Pond is a popular fishing location in Michigan, USA, known for its diverse fish species including bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass, and northern pike. Nearby activities…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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Cass Lake
#5 Cass Lake Good
26.2 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Showers · 59°F · 5 mph wind
Cass Lake is a popular fishing destination in Michigan, offering anglers a chance to catch a variety of fish species, including walleye, bass, pike, perch, and bluegill. The lake…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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Bishop Lake
#6 Bishop Lake Good
39.8 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Showers · 56°F · 5 mph wind
Bishop Lake Fishing Area in Michigan, USA, offers an excellent opportunity for anglers to catch several fish species, including largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, and…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
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Huron River-Gallup Park/Geddes Pond
#7 Huron River-Gallup Park/Geddes Pond Fair
28.9 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Showers · 59°F · 7 mph wind
The Huron River Gallup Park Geddes Pond Fishing Area is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts of all skill levels. The pond is home to a variety of fish species such as…
Why 47: live conditions (fair)
47Rated
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Cedar Island Lake
#8 Cedar Island Lake Good
30.6 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Showers · 59°F · 5 mph wind
Cedar Island Lake is a popular fishing spot in Michigan, known for its abundance of Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. The lake is located in the Huron-Manistee National…
Why 43: live conditions (good)
43Rated
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Belleville Lake
#9 Belleville Lake Fair
19.4 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Showers · 59°F · 7 mph wind
Belleville Lake in Michigan is a popular fishing spot for anglers, with fish species such as bass, catfish, and panfish. The lake is also surrounded by parks and beaches, offering…
Why 37: live conditions (fair)
37Rated

Fishing near River Rouge

The River Rouge area has 9 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best fishing near River Rouge

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