Sebewaing River Fishing
Huron County and Tuscola County.
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An overview of the Sebewaing River
The Sebewaing River is a Michigan river running through Huron County and Tuscola County. Roughly 10.6 miles are traced by the MDNR. Census points make Sebewaing closest, about 3 miles out.
Live flow comes from 1 active gauge. Boaters and paddlers can use 1 public launch.
USGS gauges on the Sebewaing River
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Sebewaing River At Center St At Sebewaing, Mi | 18 cfs, 11.21 ft gage height | Nov 13 9:03 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 9:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Putting in on the Sebewaing River
- Sebewaing Harbor Marina4 lanes, 49 trailer spaces, courtesy pier, toilet, fish cleaning station, Recreation Passport, Huron County
MDNR boat access sites, MDNR fishing sites, USGS gauges.
Season dates on the Sebewaing River
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 5 in any combination; minimum 14 inches | Possession: Sat. before Memorial Day – Dec. 31; catch-and-immediate-release open all year |
| Walleye (Lower Peninsula) | 5; minimum 15 inches | Last Sat. in April – March 15 |
| Northern pike (Lower Peninsula) | 2; minimum 24 inches | Last Sat. in April – March 15 |
| Muskellunge | Only 1 per angler per license year (April 1 – March 31); mandatory harvest registration within 24 hours; minimum 42 inches (46, 50 or 38 inches on listed waters) | Possession: 1st Sat. in June – March 15; catch-and-immediate-release open all year |
| Yellow perch | 25 | Open all year |
| Sunfish and crappie | 25 in any combination of the listed species | Open all year |
| Channel catfish | 10; minimum 12 inches | Open all year |
| Flathead catfish | 5; minimum 15 inches | Open all year |
| White bass | 10 | Open all year |
| Cisco and whitefish | 5 in any combination | Open all year |
| Burbot | 5 | Open all year |
| Trout in unclassified lakes | 5, no more than 3 of which may be 15 inches or greater; minimum 8 inches | Open all year |
On the Sebewaing River, the Lower Peninsula inland table applies, except where the digest names it.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027). All Michigan limits.
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Live bait and lures near the Sebewaing River
- Alexanders Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Sebewaing, 3 miles
- Thomas Marinemarina, Unionville, 7 miles
- Brush's Marinamarina, Bay Port, 10 miles
- Bayshore Marinamarina, Bay Port, 12 miles
- Lindy's Salesmarina, Fairgrove, 14 miles
Guided trips on the Sebewaing River
- Termar Charter Servicecharter, Au Gres, (989) 876-8318
- Thumbs Up Charter Servicescharter, Sebewaing, (810) 513-6073
- Trophy Sport Fishing Charterscharter, Port Austin, (989) 738-7603
- Reel Fish'nfishing guide, Bay City, (989) 529-4097
Overnight stops close to the Sebewaing River
- Sebewaing3 miles
- Unionville3 miles
- Owendale9 miles
- Akron10 miles
More Michigan rivers by the Sebewaing River
- Pigeon River, Huron County11 miles
- Quanicassee River16 miles
- Pinnebog River19 miles
- North Branch Cass River22 miles
Where the Sebewaing River sits by county
- Huron County
- Tuscola County
A Piscifun setup for a day on the Sebewaing River
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The shore near Sebewaing River through a lens
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The Sebewaing River, settled in a sentence each
Which Michigan counties does the Sebewaing River cross?
MDNR flowlines put it in Huron County and Tuscola County.
What trout rules cover the Sebewaing River?
The MDNR gives it no trout Type.
Is the Sebewaing River high or low today?
1 USGS gauge post readings on this page.
Can I paddle and fish the Sebewaing River?
1 public launch on file, including Sebewaing Harbor Marina.
Are there gear restrictions on the Sebewaing River?
Michigan statewide limits, unless the county list names it.
What does Michigan charge to fish the Sebewaing River?
Anglers 17 and older carry a Michigan all-species fishing license: $26 a year for residents, $76 for nonresidents, $11 for seniors or $10 for one day.
Which Michigan bait counter is the shortest drive from the Sebewaing River?
Nearest listing: Alexanders Bait & Tackle, 3 miles off.
What swims in the Sebewaing River?
No MDNR fish list is published for it.
How far is the Sebewaing River from a Michigan town?
Sebewaing lies about 3 miles from the MDNR point.
Drive north to the Sebewaing River
Trout seasons change by Type; read them first.