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Taft Drain

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Michigan, United States

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Top fish species at Taft Drain

Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
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General info

Taft Drain is a canal located in Huron County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass.

Location

43°58′4.1″N 83°05′53.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Taft Drain, MI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Michigan can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Owendale

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Port Hope

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Sebewaing

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Unionville

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East Tawas

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Tawas City

29.6 miles away

Au Gres

30.0 miles away

Forestville

32.2 miles away

Au Sable

32.9 miles away

Oscoda

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Turner

36.3 miles away

Sand Lake

37.7 miles away

Fairgrove

37.8 miles away

Whittemore

39.5 miles away

Sandusky

40.0 miles away

Pinconning

43.8 miles away

Prescott

44.2 miles away

Sterling

46.0 miles away

Port Sanilac

46.4 miles away

Harrisville

48.6 miles away

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FAQ about Taft Drain fishing

Taft Drain is a canal located in Huron County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°58′4.1″N 83°05′53.1″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Taft Drain by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Taft Drain are:
The latest Taft Drain fishing reports are:

Fishing in Michigan requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident, non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination licenses, available online or at licensed agents.

In Michigan, no fishing license is required for anglers under 17 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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