River Raisin
River Raisin
- Boat Ramps
- 15
- Access Points
- 26
- Species
- 30
The River Raisin flows through southeastern Michigan, covering approximately 150 miles from its headwaters in Lenawee County to its mouth at Lake Erie near Monroe. This diverse waterway offers excellent fishing opportunities with varying habitats throughout its course. The river is characterized by different sections with unique features - from higher gradient stretches in the upper portions with good hydraulic diversity to slower, meandering waters in the middle section, and finally a lower section with limestone bedrock. With its proximity to population centers in southeastern Michigan and northwestern Ohio, the River Raisin provides an accessible fishing resource for anglers of all skill levels looking to target a variety of fish species in a scenic environment.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at River Raisin and what's needed to catch them.
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on River Raisin. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Know where you can legally fish on River Raisin
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Michigan licenses and regulations
Michigan Boating Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
Michigan Fishing License
You must purchase a fishing license if you are 17 years of age or older to fish. If you are under 17, you may fish without a license, but you are required to observe all fishing rules and regulations. Any adult actively assisting a minor who does not have a license must have a fishing license. Please note, a license is required when targeting fish, amphibians, crustaceans and reptiles. Michigan's annual fishing license is valid from March 1 of a given year through March 31 of the following year.
Michigan Fishing Regulations
This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.
Michigan Stream Access Laws
The public has a right to use a waterway for pleasure, travel, or commercial navigation. The right extends to wading on the streambed or traveling on ice. While constant movement is not required, neither can a vessel be permanently moored or use the waterway as a parking spot. The riparian owner (the owner of the land along the water) owns the streambed, but that right is subordinate to the right of navigation. On non-navigable waters the riparian owner has the right to fish and can exclude the public from fishing on such waters. But on navigable waters, the rights of the private owners are inferior to the public trust right to fish the waters.
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RIVER RAISIN NEAR MONROE, MI
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